Best Places To Visit In Makka
Today we will discuss about best best places to visit near Makka
1. Al-Masjid Al-Haram
Address: Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca – Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Favourite Time To Visit May be, this is one of the only place in the world where if you want to do it right, you go there in the month of Hajj, but if you want to save on your travel, go any other time of the year. This is the place where you should go if you are in the holy land for a pilgrimage, which is performed by millions of people every year, whether you are a Muslim, Christian or Jew. If you don’t like the endless smog in the city of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, then this is the place where you have to go. If you like the desert, then you should go there. Also, if you love the sunrise, go there and experience the moment. If you love the moon and stars, then you can visit this place any night of the year.
2. Masjid Al-Nabawi
The Masjid Al-Nabawi is an extremely famous place. It is located at Al-Haram Mosque which is one of the most popular places in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It was built in the year 630, three years after the first prayer was recited. The mosque has reached up to 3.3 million devotees every day. It is quite possible to get it inscribed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest mosque. Al-Jawabra Wall In Makkah, you will find the wall that has the same inscription that the Shaykh, Ibn Taymiyya had written in his book. It is known as the 'Sons of Mary' wall. These wall have the back and front in one and there are more than 100 inscriptions in them. The inscription at the back was written by Al-Ijlaas and that on the front is that of Ibn Taymiyya.
3. Al-Baqi’
This is one of the best-known historical sights and structures in Madinah. The size of Al-Baqi' is three times the size of the Dome of the Rock and has an important history. The place is built around one dome called Quba and it is said that there are 104 domes on it. There is also a mosque on this place and there is a well and a fountain nearby. There is also a bridge where people can reach the other side of the wall. Palace of Umm Suq This place is believed to be a palace that was used by the caliphs during the days of Al-Hadi and Al-Mamun. Umm Suq is located in Madina city, and it has an important historical meaning because of its proximity to Al-Baqi’. The site is in the outskirts of the city and can be reached in 10 minutes.
4. Mount Arafat
Mountain Arafat is considered to be the most sacred place for Muslims, because it is the place where the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his followers reached the state of Iman after fasting for a whole day. Mount Arafat can be reached by air or a camel ride from Madina. It is said that the journey to Arafat takes approximately 15 hours for both the routes. You will reach Arafat and the Sacred Sanctuary called Masjid-i-Nabawi at night. It will be good if you perform Hajj without any group tour. Islam is a spiritual and moral guide for the whole mankind. I recommend you to visit Madina and climb Mount Arafat. Do it while you are young. It is a beautiful experience to walk on Arafat Mountain in the morning. It is also possible to perform Umrah twice in one year.
5. Mina
Mina is a famous place to visit in Madina after visiting the Haram. The best place to visit in Mina is to pay your homage to the holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Many thousands of pilgrims go there for this purpose each day. There are numerous gates that let people enter the Haram. From the entrance gate at Mina, there is a road that goes along the mountain slope, which is very popular among pilgrims. This road leads to the Imam Mosque, which is considered one of the most sacred places in Makka. The Imam Mosque is in the Eastern Makkah. Madina The best thing about visiting Madina is the marvelous view of Makka from the Madinah Al Haram. From Madinah Mosque, there is a panoramic view of Makka.
6. Al-Juhfa
Just next to Medina, the is the Al-Juhfa. This is a giant square in which the Aqsa Mosque is situated. Situated in the north of the capital of Makkah, this is an ideal place to enjoy the morning prayers, if you are someone who belongs to Makkah. Just stay at the mosque for a while and have the morning prayer. For people who are looking for the best way to do this, you can use this ride sharing app. Ride Sharing The Mosque of Al-Juhfa is beautifully maintained and has a giant Al-Qibla, so it is actually the best place to sit and pray. Al-Nadwa Mosque Also close to Al-Juhfa is the Al-Nadwa Mosque. It is also a one of the finest mosques in the city. It is on a hilltop and has a lot of beautiful and amazing architectural designs. The prayer timings here are quite similar to Al-Juhfa.
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