Five Places to Visit in Makkah during HAJJ 2024

Makkah is one of the sacred places in Islam located in Saudi Arabia. It is also well known as Mecca. It is the birthland of  Prophet Muhammad who is known as the messenger of Allah and home to the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam which is situated inside the Masjid Al-Haram mosque. Every year, millions of Muslims all over the world come here to perform Hajj, which takes place every year during the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah which involves a series of rituals for around five to six days. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam.

Top 5 Places to Visit in Makkah during Hajj:

1)Kaaba 

Masjid-Al-Haram is the most important mosque for Muslims, with the Kaaba, the house of Allah at its center. Muslims from all around the world come here to pray facing towards the Kaaba and millions of them perform Tawaf (walking around the Kaaba)performing Hajj and Umrah. The Kaaba’s significance and history are well-known in Islam. Here every Muslim wishes to visit once in their lifetime.

2)Mount Arafat

Mount Arafat is the place where millions of Muslims visit every year during the time of Hajj and according to Hadith, this is the place where every Muslim will be gathered on the Day of Judgment. Mount Arafat is one of the most important places for Hajj as pilgrims go there to pray, make special supplications, and perform various rituals following the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim to complete their Hajj.

3)Masjid-e-Aisha

Masjid-e-Aisha is the second biggest mosque of Makkah next to Masjid-Al-Haram. It is 10km away from Masjid-Al-Haram. It is the most stunning and oldest mosque significant during the time of Hajj because it is the place where pilgrims put on their Ihram and those performing Umrah revive their Ihram.

4)Jabal-Al-Nour

Jabal-Al-Nour is a mountain that is of great significance in Islam situated in Makkah. It is most popular for the Hira Cave, the place where the prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from Allah through Angel Gabriel. This mountain is also known as the “Mountain of Light”. A lot of Muslim Pilgrims visit here to seek spiritual inspiration and reflect on the early days of Islam.

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5)The Clock Tower Museum

The Clock Tower Museum is a popular spot where one can discover the importance and story of the Clock Tower which is also called Al-Bait Tower. Inside the museum, you will discover illustrations of how the tower was built, its importance during Hajj, and its place in Makkah Skyline. You can also see various models, artifacts, and other things you can interact with and learn more about this famous building.