Best Places to Visit in Makkah During Umrah
Many locations in Makkah and Madinah are worth seeing while in the city. The top 12 tourist attractions, out of the many, are listed below.
1. Masjid-Al Haram
Masjid Al-Haram, one of the oldest and largest mosques ever constructed, is situated in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Grand Mosque and the Great Mosque are other names for it. During the Hajj and Umrah, tens of thousands of Muslims congregate in Masjid Al-Haram to pray (Salah) and perform Tawaf.
2. Jabal al-Nour
The Cave of Hira is located on the mountain called Jabal Al Noor. The initial revelation was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at this cave. Jabal Al Noor is well-known among Muslim pilgrims from all over the globe for its stunning views of Masjid Al-Haram and the Holy Kaaba from the mountain’s top.
3. Mount Arafat
Mount Arafat, sometimes referred to as Jabal ar-Rahmah, is a mountain in Saudi Arabia that is situated southeast of Makkah. Muslim pilgrims depart from Mina for Mount Arafat on the ninth day of Dhul Hajj, when they stand and recite verses from the Holy Quran while keeping a thoughtful watch. The beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his final lecture to the Muslims who travel with him on Hajj near the end of his life on Mount Arafat.
4. Jannat-al-Mu’alla
The Jannatul-Mualla also referred to as Al-Hajun, is a well-known cemetery that is situated to the southeast of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, present Saudi Arabia. Muhammad’s wife, grandpa, and other ancestors are interred there. It is situated in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, close to the Mosque of the Jinn and to the north of the Masjid al-Haram.
5. Masjid-e-Ayesha
Masjid Aisha, also called Masjid al-Taneem, is the site where Ummul-Momineen Aisha went to take Ihram. The Prophet (PBUH) gave her this order on the Farewell Hajj. On the highway leading to Madinah, the masjid is located 7.5 kilometers south of Makkah.
6. Maktaba Makkah-al-Mukarramah
This library in Makkah’s She’eb Banu Hashim is built over the birthplace of the Prophet (PBUH) who was born in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the ‘Year of the Elephant (April, 571 CE). His lineage can be traced back to the Prophet Ebrahim.
7. City of Mina
A valley called Mina is located six kilometers east of Makkah’s Masjid al-Haram. On the 8th, 11th, 12th, and in certain cases the 13th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims who are performing the Hajj spend the night there. The three stone pillars known as the Jamarat, which pilgrims throw stones at as part of the Hajj rites, are located in the valley of Mina.
8. Masjid-e-Nabawi
One of the most revered locations to visit after the Umrah trip is this magnificent mosque, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, which is situated in the holy city of Madinah. This location is regarded as the Prophet Muhammad’s last resting place in Islamic tradition.
Millions of pilgrims travel there each year; it is one of the biggest mosques in the world. One of the nicest things to do when performing Umrah is to pray at this revered mosque.
9. Masjid-al-Quba
The Quba Mosque, which is located outside of Madinah, is regarded as the first mosque in Islamic history. This mosque, which receives a lot of visitors throughout the year, is one of the most revered locations to see while performing Umrah. Large crowds assemble here during the holy month of Ramadan, and it is also the second-largest mosque in the holy city
10. Mount Uhud
Visiting Mount Uhud in Madinah is one of the top things to do on the Umrah journey. It is a place of great significance in Islamic culture as the location of the Battle of Uhud. Nearby are the graveyards of the soldiers who lost their lives in this conflict.
11. Dar Al-Madinah Museum
The most important museum in Madinah, Al Madinah Museum, is home to priceless artifacts and archaeological collections that together reflect the history of this sacred city. The stunning museum provides a window into the rich Islamic culture
12. Masjid al-Qiblatayn
Masjid al-Qiblatayn is a stunning mosque in the holy city of Madinah. It is the location where Allah gave the Prophet Muhammad the order to change the Qibla’s orientation from Jerusalem to Mecca. The mosque was built by Sawad ibn, also known as the son of Ghanam ibn Ka’ab, in the Islamic year 2 AH (623 CE).
written by Abdul Samad
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