Mecca (Makkah Al-Mukarramah) is the holiest city in Islam and the destination of millions of Muslims each year who answer the call to Hajj and Umrah. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and home to the Kaaba—the House of Allah—toward which Muslims around the world turn in prayer. Visiting Mecca is not just a journey across land—it's a journey of the soul, filled with reflection, devotion, and submission to Allah ﷻ.
Masjid al-Haram
وَلَا تُقَٰتِلُوهُمْ عِندَ ٱلْمَسْجِدِ ٱلْحَرَامِ...
“And do not fight them at Al-Masjid Al-Haram unless they fight you there...”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:191
“And do not fight them at Al-Masjid Al-Haram unless they fight you there...”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:191
Masjid al-Haram is the holiest mosque in Islam, located in the heart of Mecca. It surrounds the Kaaba, the Qiblah of all Muslims, and is the focal point of Hajj and Umrah. Praying here carries the reward of 100,000 prayers, making it the most spiritually rewarding place on Earth.
Within its walls, pilgrims perform Tawaf, Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, and drink from the blessed Zamzam well. Landmarks like Maqam Ibrahim and the Multazam add to its deep historical and spiritual value.
Within its walls, pilgrims perform Tawaf, Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, and drink from the blessed Zamzam well. Landmarks like Maqam Ibrahim and the Multazam add to its deep historical and spiritual value.
- Open day and night, Masjid al-Haram is a place of peace, worship, and unity for the global Ummah. Every moment spent here is an opportunity to draw closer to Allah ﷻ.
Key Sites & Ritual Locations in Mecca
Mount Safa & Marwah (Sa’i)Located inside Masjid al-Haram, pilgrims perform Sa’i—walking between these two hills—in remembrance of Hajar (AS) and her search for water for her son, Isma’il (AS). A powerful act of perseverance and faith.
MinaA valley just outside Mecca where pilgrims stay in tents during the days of Hajj. It’s where the Days of Tashreeq (ritual stoning) take place.
🏔️ Mount Arafat (Jabal Rahmah)The most important day of Hajj occurs here on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. Standing at Arafat (Wuquf) is a profound moment of du’a and reflection. This is where the Prophet ﷺ delivered his Farewell Sermon.
MuzdalifahPilgrims collect pebbles here for the symbolic stoning of Shaytan. It's a serene, open plain where the Ummah rests together beneath the stars.
Jamarat (Stoning Site)Symbolizes the rejection of evil and the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) during his trial with Shaytan.
MinaA valley just outside Mecca where pilgrims stay in tents during the days of Hajj. It’s where the Days of Tashreeq (ritual stoning) take place.
🏔️ Mount Arafat (Jabal Rahmah)The most important day of Hajj occurs here on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. Standing at Arafat (Wuquf) is a profound moment of du’a and reflection. This is where the Prophet ﷺ delivered his Farewell Sermon.
MuzdalifahPilgrims collect pebbles here for the symbolic stoning of Shaytan. It's a serene, open plain where the Ummah rests together beneath the stars.
Jamarat (Stoning Site)Symbolizes the rejection of evil and the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) during his trial with Shaytan.