Jamaraat Bridge, Mecca

Mount Arafat is a granodiorite hill with a splendid height of approximately 70 m(230 ft) located about 20 km southeast of Mecca. The highest point of the mountain sits at an elevation of 454 meters above ground level and is known as the “mountain of mercy”. According to Islamic tradition, the hill is the place where the Prophet Muhammad stood with a Farewell Sermon to the Muslims who chaperoned him on the Hajj, which is also known as the Khutbat al-Wada.

While in Mecca, don’t miss having a special tour of the most popular destination for pilgrims, especially for locals who are urged to begin their Hajj or Umrah journeys. Since Muhammad’s wife Ayesha had put her Ilham from this place, the mosque is also known as Masjid-e-Ayesha. You should go to the Masjid-e-Ayesha and indulge in the beautiful mosque with a peaceful and tranquil environment.

Makkah Museum is the historic center of Muslim pilgrimage that welcomes thousands of pilgrims for thousands of years. The historic Museum houses rare artifacts, fascinating collections, and displays that showcase the culture and heritage of the holy city. Take a tour around the seven main halls highlighting the Islamic civilization and explore the exhibition containing treasures and relics from the era of the Prophet Muhammad’s companions.

The Kaaba is one of Saudi Arabia's most beautiful and revered sites, and it is also known as the House of Allah since it is the first Qibla for Muslims. Muslims from all over the world visit the Kaaba during the Hajj pilgrimage because it houses a black stone that Muslims believe was once white but has since turned black after absorbing the sins of millions of pilgrims who have visited it over the years.

Jamarat Bridge is a pedestrian bridge sited in the city of Mina just east of Mecca. The bridge is one of the holy places which is populated annually by Muslim pilgrims to perform Islamic Hajj. During the ritual named “Stoning of the Devil,” you’ll witness pilgrims striking the Big Jamarah or Al-Jamrah al-Aqaba with seven pebbles. The stoning of the Jamarat represents the spiritual significance of man’s self.

Located in the main spot of Mecca to the south of the district of MisfalahMount Thawr, Jabal Thawr Makkah is a famous holy site in Mecca, Saudi Arabia visited by many pilgrims and tourists all across the globe. The location is a mountain occupying a cave where Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr hid for three days and three nights before escaping to Medina.