Mecca

Saudi Arabia

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

5:38 PM

About

Mecca, the holiest city in Saudi Arabia, holds a profound significance for millions of Muslims around the world. This sacred destination embraces visitors with a spiritual aura and an undeniable sense of unity. Standing in the shadow of the majestic Kaaba, the focal point of Islamic pilgrimage, one feels humbled and awestruck by the rich history and profound devotion that permeate the air. Mecca's grand mosques, such as Masjid al-Haram and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, serve as beacons of faith and provide a space for reflection and prayer. The city's bustling streets, vibrant markets, and warm hospitality welcome pilgrims and travelers alike, creating an atmosphere of reverence and tranquility that is truly unparalleled.

30 Best Places to Visit

1. The Holy Kaaba

The most sacred site in Islam, it is the first building ever built for the worship of Allah and is the focal point for Muslims worldwide.
2. Masjid al-Haram

The largest mosque in the world, surrounding the Holy Kaaba, it can accommodate up to 4 million worshippers.
3. Jabal al-Noor

A mountain that houses the Cave of Hira where the prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from Allah.
4. Mount Arafat

The site where the prophet Muhammad gave his farewell sermon during his last pilgrimage and where millions of Muslims gather for the Day of Arafat.
5. Masjid al-Jinn

A mosque built on the location where it is believed that the prophet Muhammad encountered Jinn (spirits).
6. Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery

The burial site of many relatives and companions of the prophet Muhammad.
7. Masjid al-Taneem

A mosque located outside the Haram boundary where pilgrims put on their Ihram clothing before entering Mecca.
8. Jannat al-Mualla Mosque

A mosque located in Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery, it is one of the oldest mosques in Islam and is built on the site where the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) prayed.
9. Masjid e Aisha

A mosque located in the town of Tan'ai where pilgrims stop to perform Umrah outside of the haram boundary.
10. Mina

A tent city where pilgrims stay during the days of Hajj.
11. Masjid e Nimra

A mosque located in Arafat where the prophet Muhammad gave his farewell sermon and where pilgrims spend the day of Arafat during Hajj.
12. Al-Safa and Al-Marwah

Hills located inside Masjid al-Haram where pilgrims perform the Sa'i (running between the hills) during Umrah and Hajj.
13. Zamzam Well

A well located within Masjid al-Haram that provides the holy water of Zamzam.
14. Jabal Thawr

A mountain that houses the Cave of Thawr where the prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr hid for three days during their migration to Medina.
15. Quba Mosque

The first mosque built by the prophet Muhammad in Medina, located outside of Mecca, it is considered a holy site and a recommended destination for pilgrims.
16. Masjid e Khayf

A mosque located in the village of Mina where pilgrims perform Salat al-Tawbah (prayer of repentance) during Hajj.
17. Masjid e Bay'ah

A mosque located in the town of Hudaybiyyah where the prophet Muhammad and his companions made a treaty with the Quraish tribe.
18. Mount Abu Qubays

A mountain located outside of Mecca where the prophet Muhammad and his companions performed the first Eid prayer after migrating to Medina.
19. Masjid al-Fath

A mosque located in the town of Hudaibiyyah where the prophet Muhammad and his companions prayed after successfully concluding a treaty with the Quraish tribe.
20. Jabal al-Rahmah

The location where the prophet Adam and Eve were reunited after being separated from each other after being banished from Paradise.
21. Masjid e Aqaba

A mosque located in Mina where pilgrims perform the Rami (stoning of the devil) ritual during Hajj.
22. Jabal Ohod

A mountain located outside of Medina where the Battle of Ohod took place between the Muslims and the Meccans in 625 CE.
23. Masjid al-Qiblatain

A mosque located in Medina where the prophet Muhammad changed the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca.
24. Jannat al-Baqi

A cemetery located in Medina where many companions and relatives of the prophet Muhammad are buried.
25. Masjid al-Anbariya

A mosque located in Medina where the prophet Muhammad met with delegations from the tribe of Banu Amir and the Banu Sulaim.
26. Masjid al-Jum'a

A mosque located in Medina where pilgrims performed the first Jum'a (Friday) prayer after the prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina.
27. Qiblatain Mosque

A mosque located in Medina where Allah ordered the prophet Muhammad to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca.
28. Masjid al-Ghamama

A mosque located in the city of Medina where the prophet Muhammad prayed for rain.
29. Uhud Mountain

A mountain located close to Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina that was the site of a major battle during the prophet Muhammad’s time.
30. Kaaba Kiswah Factory

A factory located in Mecca where the black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba is manufactured.