Holy Sites of Makkah
Discover the holy sites of Makkah and experience the sanctity, history, and spirituality of the city, from the majestic Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba to its historic landmarks of deep significance in Islamic history.
This mosque takes its name from the place where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) met the jinn at night. Here, Allah revealed Surah Al-Jinn.
Jannat al-Mu’alla is the second most famous cemetery in the Islamic world. It also contains the graves of many relatives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
This mountain contains the Cave of Hira. Here, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) worshipped before prophethood. It is also where Allah revealed the first verses of the Quran.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companion Abu Bakr al-Siddiq took refuge in the Cave of Thawr during their migration to Madinah. They stayed there for three nights.
The site became famous because Aisha bint Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with her) entered into ihram for Umrah there after the Farewell Pilgrimage.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed Umrah from this location. He also stayed here after he returned from the Battles of Hunayn and Autas in the eighth year of Hijra.
This mosque stands in the Mina area and takes its name from the Khayf of Banu Kinana. According to narrations, seventy prophets prayed in Al-Khayf Mosque. Moreover, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stayed at this location during the Farewell Pilgrimage.
Namirah Mosque is one of the most important landmarks in Arafah. During the Day of Arafah, the pilgrims pray the Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined, following the example of the Prophet.
It stands in the holy site of Muzdalifah. Moreover, it opens its doors on the night of Eid al-Adha to welcome the pilgrims of Allah for Maghrib and Isha prayers.
Mina is the first stage of the Hajj journey. Pilgrims arrive here to spend the Day of Tarwiyah (the eighth day of Dhu al-Hijjah).After completing the rituals at Arafat and Muzdalifah, pilgrims return to Mina once again.
It is a sacred open plain located between Mina and Arafat. After sunset on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah), pilgrims depart for Muzdalifah, collect pebbles for Jamarat and spend the night under the open sky.
Shaitan tried to tempt the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) at this location when he intended to sacrifice his son Ismail. Today, pilgrims perform the stoning ritual at this site during Hajj.
People widely recognize it as the site where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon. In addition, the Wuquf (standing) on the plain of Arafat constitutes the most important pillar of Hajj.
It bears the name of Zubaida bint Ja’far, the Abbasid queen and wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid. After she witnessed the hardships pilgrims faced, she ordered to supply water to Makkah.
It stands at the base of Mount Thubayr, overlooking the Jamrat area in Mina. The site marks the location of the Pledge of Aqabah, where the Ansar pledged allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As a result, this pledge led to the Prophet’s migration to Madinah.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stayed by the well in the valley of Tuwa. This occurred on the night of his arrival during the Umrah of Qada and the Farewell Pilgrimage. In addition, he also stopped there on the Day of Conquest. After that, he organized his army and directed them to enter Makkah.
Hudaybiyyah lies along the old Jeddah road. It is approximately 24 kilometres from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Here, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Quraysh signed the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. Consequently, this pivotal agreement made the site renowned throughout Islamic history.
