Kaaba
At the center of the grand mosque is the Kaaba, which according to Muslim traditions was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son, the Prophet Ishmael.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Sehenswerte Orte: Saudi-Arabien
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Masjid al-Haram
The holiest site in Mecca and Islam is Grand Mosque.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Hill of Arafat
70m high Hill of Arafat is a granite hill in the outskirts of Mecca is the site where Prophet Muhammad stood and delivered the Farewell Sermon to the Muslims during the last day of his life.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al-Safa and Al-Marwah
These were the two small hills now well transformed into long galleries which are well-constructed with marble floor and equipped with air-conditions.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Cave of Hira
The cave of Hira is an important site, since atop the mountain locally known as Jabal Al Noor is where Muslims believe Muhammed first had the Quran revealed to him from Allah through the angel Jebril.
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Mina
Mina is a neighborhood of Mecca.
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This is the cave in which Prophet Muhammed hid in as he made departure to Yathrib from Mecca while being pursued by Quraish of Mecca who were planning to harm him.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Jannat al-Mu'alla
This is the cemetery in which companions and relatives of Prophet Muhammed are buried, including his first wife, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗The Kiswa Factory of the Holy Ka'aba
The only place in Saudi Arabia where Kiswa is traditionally made to mark the beginning of Hajj.
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Clock Tower Museum
Science museum located in the Abraj Al-Bait towers.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al-Haramain Museum
This museum has a lot of historical artifacts from different eras.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al-Zaher Palace Museum
The museum has an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts that all tell interesting tales of Mecca and its rich culture.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Mecca Gate
An arched gateway on the highway to Mecca.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al-Tayebat Restaurant
A restaurant at the Intercontinental Dar Al Tawhid.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al-Rehab Restaurant
An Islamic-themed restaurant that offers a great view of Masjid Al-Haram.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Faisalabad Restaurant
Pakistani restaurant.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Relish Joy of Taste
Lebanese restaurant.
Mehr · QuellenAuf meiner Karte speichern ↗Al Qasr
Features a wide variety cuisines: Arab, Indian, Moroccan, and Western.
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