مكة المكرمة
Makkah al-Mukarramah is the holiest city in Islam, home of Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba, and the destination of every Umrah and Hajj pilgrim. Beyond the Haram, the city and its surroundings hold places connected with the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the rites of Hajj — from Jabal al-Nour and Cave Hira to Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat.
Masjid al-Haram
The Sacred Mosque of Makkah surrounding the Kaaba — the qibla of Muslims worldwide and the centre of Umrah and Hajj.
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Kaaba
The cube-shaped House of Allah at the centre of Masjid al-Haram — the qibla of all Muslims.
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Maqam Ibrahim
The stone associated with the Prophet Ibrahim, standing in a gilded enclosure facing the Kaaba door.
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Zamzam Well
The blessed well of Makkah that, according to the Prophet's ﷺ description, sprang forth for Hajar and the infant Ismail.
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Safa and Marwa
The two hills between which pilgrims perform sa'i, commemorating Hajar's search for water.
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Jabal al-Nour
The 'Mountain of Light' in Makkah, containing the Cave of Hira where the first revelation of the Qur'an came.
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Cave Hira
The small cave on Jabal al-Nour where the Prophet ﷺ used to seclude himself and where the first revelation came.
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Jabal Thawr
The mountain south of Makkah whose cave sheltered the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr during the Hijrah.
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Mina
The valley of tents east of Makkah where Hajj pilgrims stay during the days of Hajj and stone the Jamarat.
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Arafat
The plain where Hajj pilgrims stand on 9 Dhul-Hijjah — the essential pillar of Hajj — including Jabal al-Rahmah.
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Muzdalifah
The open area between Arafat and Mina where Hajj pilgrims spend the night after the Day of Arafah.
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Jamarat
The three stone pillars in Mina that Hajj pilgrims stone during the days of Hajj.
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Masjid Namirah
The large mosque at the edge of Arafat where the Day of Arafah sermon is delivered.
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Masjid al-Khayf
The historic mosque of Mina, where the Prophet ﷺ prayed during his Farewell Hajj.
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Makkah Museums
Museums and exhibitions in Makkah on the history of the Two Holy Mosques, the Kaaba's kiswah and the revelation.
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