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. Pilgrims often climb the cave which stood at a height of 270 m to see the place where Muhammad is believed to have received the first revelation of the Quran.
Why it is worth a visit
The cave atop Jabal al-Nour where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran.
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Why visit
The cave atop Jabal al-Nour where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran.
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