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The holy Kaaba or Bait Allah (House of God) is a cubical stone building elegantly draped in the Kiswah, located in the city of Makkah inside Al-Masjid al-?aram or The Great Mosque of Makkah in Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia. It is the holiest place in Islam. Muslims all over the world pray five times a day facing towards the holy Kaaba, the direction of qibla that is established in the Holy Quran itself.  Prayer five times a day and the hajj or the annual pilgrimage, to the Kaaba once in a li... Read More

Surrounding the holy Kaaba, The Al-Masjid al-?aram is one of the holiest mosques for Muslims. It is also known as “The Sacred Mosque” or “The Great Mosque of Makkah. It is the site of the annual pilgrimage for Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for performing the “Hajj,” which every able Muslim must perform at least once in their lifetime. It is also the main place for the “Umrah”, another pilgrimage that can be performed by Muslims at any time of the year.Al... Read More

One of the most recognizable landmarks in the city of Makkah, the Abraj Al-Bait or “Towers of the House” consists of seven skyscraper hotels owned by the government. This complex is part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project that was created to help modernize the holy city of Makkah to cater to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims better.The Abraj Al-Bait is just a few meters away from the Great Mosque of Makkah and its most distinct symbol is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower, which has the largest... Read More

Located in the middle of the prestigious Abraj Al-Bait complex, the Makkah Royal Clock Tower stands at 601 meters making it the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. At the top of this building is the four-faced clock that can be seen as far as 25 kilometers away. At 400 meters above the ground, it is the highest clock in the world and its faces are also the largest topping the Cevahir Mall clock in Istanbul. The clock’s faces are illuminated by over 2 million LED li... Read More

Located inside the complex of Al-Masjid-al-Haram or the Great Mosque of Makkah, Safa and Marwa are two hills where Umrah or Hajj pilgrims travel back and forth seven times as part of the ritual. The two hills are important during the pilgrimage of Muslims visiting Makkah where they do the ritual walking between Safa and Marwa that is located 100 meters and 350 meters from the Holy Kaaba. The journey between the two hills done seven times will amount to roughly 3.2 kilometers. This ritual walking... Read More

Also known as the “Mountain of Light,” Jabal al-Nour is the location of the Cave of Hira that holds huge significance for every brother and sister in general and the pilgrims visiting Makkah for the purpose of Umrah or Hajj in particular.Located in the Hejazi region near the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the cave is where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent his time in prayers and where he received the first revelation through the Hazrat Jibra’il (A S). Thi... Read More

Hajar al-Aswad is a rock set on the eastern part of the Holy Kaaba, the most significant shrine at the Great Mosque of Makkah or Al-Masjid al-?aram. It is one of the most significant relics in Islam believed to be brought from Jannah and presented to prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) to be placed in a corner near the holy Kaaba.Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “The Black Stone came down from Paradise and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of... Read More

The Rukan Yamani is one corner of the Holy Kaaba that faces the land of Yemen. This particular area holds a lot of significance because it is where the foundation that Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) himself built and where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made “Istilaam” of it. “Istilaam” means the touching of the corner by hand or kissing.It was also the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when passing between the Rukan Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad to recite the following du’a:&nb... Read More

Since Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) built the holy Kaaba and called for Hajj 5,000 years ago, so much history surrounds the door of the Holy Kaaba. It has been changed over the centuries by the rulers. One of the oldest original doors dating back to 1045 AH is one of Saudi Arabia’s most important masterpieces and has been to different parts of the world as a historical piece. This door is currently in Abu Dhabi at the Louvre Museum, as one of the rare pieces.Other doors have been made throughout ... Read More

Located between the Rukn e Iraqi and Rukn e Shami where the rainwater flows into Hijr Ismail, the Meezab al-Rahman is a golden spout on top of the Holy Kaaba that holds significance to every pilgrim because it is reported that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) supplicated under Meezab al-Rahman. Pilgrims believe that the water flowing out of the Meezab al-Rahman is sacred and full of Shifa. The Meezab al-Rahman measures 253 centimeters and it has been replaced over the years. The previous spouts were made... Read More

Al-Shadhrawan forms the lower part of the walls of the Holy Kaaba. This white marble is also the only remaining part of the foundation of the original walls of the structure where brown marble pieces containing the Mubarak teachings on how to do Wudhu and the Prayer are inserted.The Holy Kaaba is one of the most important structures in Saudi Arabia and visiting holy Kaaba for Hajj once in a lifetime for every able Muslim is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During the Hajj, pilgrims need to make... Read More

Originally part of the Holy Kaaba, Hijr Ismail or the Stone of Ismail also known as Hateem is a semi-circular shaped white marble wall opposite the northwest wall of the Holy Kaaba, but it’s not attached to it. It was the place where Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) made a shelter for his wife Hazrat Hajra (PBUH) and son Hazrat Ismail (PBUH). The Hijr-Ismail is a holy place for every brother or sister visiting for Umrah or Hajj to ask for forgiveness during their pilgrimage, the reward for praying h... Read More

A significant part of the Great Mosque of Makkah, the Maqam e Ibrahim or Station of Abraham is a large stone where the Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) was believed to have stood while he constructed the upper walls of the Holy Kaaba. The stone was moved to allow Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) to keep building the upper level of the holy Kaaba till it was finished. After the completion of the construction of the holy Kaaba, the stone was left near the holy Kaaba. The place where Maqam e Ibrahim stands t... Read More

The Kiswah is the cloth that covered the Holy Kaaba, which is changed every year on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah or the day during Hajj when the pilgrims leave for the plains of Mount Arafat. The word Kiswah means “pall” or the cloth draped over the casket in Arabic.After the Kiswah is removed every year, it is cut into small pieces and given to important individuals. The cost of making a Kiswah is about 17 million Saudi Riyals or 4.6 million US Dollars. This 658-square meter cloth is ... Read More

Located within the Al-Masjid al-?aram in Makkah, the Well of Zam Zam is believed to have been from the water given by Allah that appeared thousands of years ago when Hazrat Ismail (PBUH), Prophet Abraham’s (PBUH) son was left with his mother Hazrat Hajra (PBUH) in the desert and he didn’t stop crying because of thirst.Today, the well is visited by millions of pilgrims each year to do the Umrah or Hajj so they can drink its miraculous water. The name Zamzam came from the phrase &ldquo... Read More

The famous Cave of Hira holds a huge significance. It is located in Jabal an-Nour, a mountain in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent a long time meditating and it is also in this same location that he received the first revelation. The Cave of Hira is a must-visit for pilgrims on Umrah or Hajj when in Makkah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The two-hour hike that includes 1,750 steps to reach the cave is well worth it for every brother or sister who wants to see... Read More

This mountain in Saudi Arabia, specifically located in the lower part of Makkah is one of the holiest sites of Islam and holds a lot of historical importance too. This is where you'll find Thawr Cave, the place where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) sought refuge for 3 days from Quraysh, as they left Makkah for migration to Madinah. To protect them from the enemies, Allah had a spider spin a web at the cave's entrance. After looking at t... Read More

Thawr Cave is located in the mountains of Jabal Thawr. It is the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) hid from the Quraysh, during the migration to Medinah. To protect them from the enemies, Allah had a spider spin a web at the cave's entrance. After looking at the spider web and dove nest, the Quraysh concluded their search and left.  Also known as Cave of Sawr or Ghar Sawr, this cave is of high religious significance for brothers a... Read More

Masjid Al-Jinn or Mosque of the Jinn is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This mosque is where a group of jinn gathered to listen to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recital of the Holy Quran and later on embraced Islam. Because the city's guard patrols up the location of the mosque, it is also known as the Mosque of Guards. As one of the oldest in Makkah, no visit to this part of Saudi Arabia is complete without a visit to Masjid Al-Jinn or Mosque of the Jinn.  Read More

Like something beyond imagination, Mina and its huge number of tents are a sight to behold, especially for pilgrims on Hajj or Umrah. During the annual Hajj, it provides pilgrims with more than 100,000 air-conditioned tents for temporary accommodation.The sea of white creates an almost ethereal look and feel. Given the many religious rituals performed around it, such as the Stoning of the Devil, visiting The Tent City during Hajj is an unforgettable experience. Wait for the sun to go down and fo... Read More

No graveyard is more historical and important in Makkah than Jannat Al-Mu'alla. This is where several of the Prophet Muhammad's (Peace and blessings be upon him) relatives and many of the Sahabah ( may Allah be pleased with them) were buried, includingUmmul Mu’mineen Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her), first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him)Qasim, the eldest son of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) from his wife Khadija (may Allah be p... Read More