Places to Visit in Makkah

Umrah is important to the Muslim community around the world. Every year, millions of Muslim pilgrims perform the Umrah after booking the luxurious 5 Star Umrah packages with flights. Umrah, with all ceremonies, typically requires just some hours. After completing Umrah, you can see some truly breathtaking sacred attractions. They are tranquil, sacred, and situated in the holy towns of Makkah. 

Masjid Al Haram surrounds Kaaba and is a focal point for Pilgrimage in the Islamic world, it contains some structural features of architectural and religious importance including the Black Stone, Maqam Ibrahim, Safa, and Marwah hills, and the Zamzam Well are located in this masjid. This mosque is also the world’s largest and would be included among Islam’s most significant mosques in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The mosque’s covered prayer halls surround a rectangular central courtyard. 

The Kaabah is in the courtyard of the Mosque and is one of Islam’s most magnificent and treasured sites; it is also known as the House of Allah and serves as the Qibla for Muslims. During the Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims from all over the world visit the Kaaba, which contains a black stone that Muslims believe was formerly white but has now turned black after accumulating the wrongs of millions of pilgrims who have visited it through many centuries. Among the tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia, the Kaaba is the most breathtaking and revered. On arrival in Makkah, pilgrims gather in the square of Masjid, which surrounds the Kaaba. They then do Tawaf, 7 rounds around Kaabah, following the crowd. Avail low-cost and advance Umrah Packages 2025 from UK and get a chance to visit these beautiful holy places in Makkah after completing Umrah.

Jabal Al-Nour It is also referred to as the Mountain of Light, and it is believed that the Prophet pondered there to get his first revelation. It is a significant religious and pilgrimage place for many Muslims from around the world. The mountain has approximately a height of 620 m, and visitors can reach the summit after a difficult climb. This mountain stands out because it appears to be two peaks stacked above one another, with a rocky desert at its highest point.  

Jabal Al-Nour is a must-see destination because of its religious, past, and mystical connection and great significance for Muslims and followers of other religious backgrounds. Jabal Al-Nour is also important religiously because of its closeness to Makkah. The mountain is also home to some of Saudi Arabia’s greatest sacred and historical landmarks. Jabal Al-Nour also has a rich archaeological past, with several tombs dating back centuries.

Mina, nestled inside the Jamarat valley in the Makkah, is known as Saudi Arabia’s camp city. The world’s biggest camp city houses camps to accommodate pilgrims arriving in Mina after completing their rituals in Makkah. Explore the intriguing camp city and see the stoning of the Shaitan, a practice done by Hajj pilgrims on the final day of the pilgrimage. This place has decent camping facilities. Due to the high number of Hajj pilgrims, they put up many tents, and the site is referred to as “the city of tents”.

Mount Arafat, or Jebel Rahmah, which means ‘Mountain of Mercy,’ is six miles from Makkah and is 70 meters high. The position or the status of Mount Arafat is that the Prophet Muhammad spoke or addressed the Muslims who followed him on the pilgrimage, which was the Hajj before he died at the time of his last speech known as the Khutbat al Wada.

Wander around the area and climb the mountain to visit the pillar on its top where Adam and Eve were believed to have been united back on the Earth after being removed from heaven. On the ninth day of Dhu al Hijjah, hajjis leaving the Mina region must ensure they get to Mount Arafat before the sun sets, for the whole day they must spend worshipping Allah. Thus, Mount Arafat is one of the significant places of Islamic religion and yet also, one of the key tourist attractions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Makkah region.

One of the mega-tall towers is Abraj Al-Bait located in the Islamic city of Makkah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The gigantic building also known as the Kingdom Tower or Makkah Imperial Clock Tower is ranked third among the world’s tallest buildings with a height of 601m. It is even better to see the beautiful Abraj Al-Bait Tower at night after spending the day in Makkah. 

The Abraj Al-Bait Tower is another must-see attraction in Makkah. Get amazed as you glance at this multi-tower building complex next to the Masjid Al Haram. 

Explore its floor spaces, which include hotels, shopping centers, and residential flats in seven buildings.

Clock Tower Museum Makkah is located on the fourth floor of the tall Abraj Al-Bait clock tower and takes up the area of four floors within the huge tower. It is unique and it includes different patterns and odd designs. Explore the four separate floors; each contains intriguing things to view. The museum which opened to the public in early 2019, takes about the top four floors of Makkah Tower Museum. Different floors exhibit how old civilizations were keen to know about time and learn about the cosmos, space, and stars before entering the balcony to take in the breathtaking view of the Masjid Al Haram and its surroundings.   

One of the famous places that must be visited is the Masjid e Ayesha in Makkah. The famous Masjid e Aisha, as it is got the name of Prophet Muhammad’s Wife Aisha is an important place to perform Hajj & Umrah. Visit the mosque, and stop to put up the Ihram attire. You should visit the Masjid-e-Ayesha and relax in the lovely mosque’s quiet setting.  

This is where pilgrims begin on the way to Umrah by entering the state of Ihram. The area has all the facilities and is equipped with showers and restrooms for pilgrims to use, and there are sellers outside the mosque who sell Ihram clothing and other vital supplies that pilgrims may require.

Conclusion:  

Pilgrims and visitors will find deep experiences in the Hajj rites, the peace of quieter mosques, and the historical insights provided by local museums. Makkah is a vital site that captures the essence of Islamic culture and history.