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Al Masjid Al Haram

The history of the Al Masjid Al Haram dates back to the era of the Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, who was commanded by God Almighty to build the Holy Kaaba in this place. The Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael built the Kaaba, and the Grand Mosque has continued to expand and renovate over the years. It is the largest mosque in the world, and is located in the heart of the Holy City of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the qibla of Muslims in their prayers, and the holiest place in Islam.

Al Masjid Al Haram consists of several sections, the most important of which are:
The Holy Kaaba: It is the holiest place in Islam, and is located in the middle of the Al Masjid Al Haram.
Al-Mas’a: It is the passage that connects Safa and Marwa, and it is one of the pillars of Hajj.
Al-Mataf: It is the circular path that is circumambulated around the Holy Kaaba, and it is one of the pillars of Hajj.
Zamzam Well: It is a blessed water well located in the Al Masjid Al Haram.

Arafat Mountain

A mountain located outside Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is the place where Muslims stand during the Arafat Pause, which is the ninth day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, and it is the most important day of the Hajj.
Arafat Mountain Location
It is located about 22 kilometers from Mecca, 10 kilometers from Mina and 6 kilometers from Muzdalifah. Mount Arafat is located in a flat plain surrounded by a chain of mountains, the chord of which is Wadi Arafat. Mount Arafat has great religious importance for Muslims. It is the place where Muslims stand during the Arafat Pause, which is one of the pillars of Hajj. Where Muslims stand on it, and spend most of the day in prayer, supplication, and seeking forgiveness. The Day of Arafah is considered a blessed day, as mercy and contentment descend from God Almighty.
Waqfat Arafat
Waqfat Arafat continues from noon on the day of Arafat until dawn of the next day, which is the Day of Sacrifice. During this period, Muslims stand on Mount Arafat and spend most of the day in prayer, supplication, and seeking forgiveness.

Minaa

Minna located outside Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most important places that pilgrims pass through during Hajj rituals. Mina is located about 8 kilometers from Mecca, and 6 kilometers from Mount Arafat. It is located on a flat plain surrounded by a chain of mountains. Its area is about 9.63 square kilometers.

The importance of Minaa
Mina has great religious importance for Muslims. It is the place where pilgrims throw stones at the Jamarat during the Days of Tashreeq, which are the three days that follow the Day of Arafat. Throwing the Jamarat is one of the pillars of Hajj.

Muzdalifah

Mina and Muzdalifah are two holy Places located outside Mecca in Saudi Arabia. They are two of the most important places through which a holy site passes, located outside Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most important places that pilgrims pass through during Hajj rituals. Muzdalifah is located about 5 kilometers from Mecca, and 4 kilometers from Mina. Muzdalifah is located in a flat plain surrounded by a chain of mountains. The area of ​​Muzdalifah is approximately 7.82 square kilometers.
The importance of Muzdalifah
< Muzdalifah has great religious importance for Muslims. It is the place where pilgrims stand during Tawaf al-Ifadah, which is one of the pillars of Hajj. The pilgrims stand in Muzdalifah after stoning the Jamarat on the second day of the Days of Tashreeq, and spend the second night of the Days of Tashreeq there.

Hira

It is a cave located at the top of Jabal Al-Nour, which is a mountain located east of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the place where the Prophet Muhammad used to He disappears to worship before his mission.


It is located at an altitude of 634 meters above sea level at the top of Mount Hira, which is a mountain about 4 kilometers from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.


Hira Cave has great religious importance for Muslims. It is the place where revelation was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad for the first time. Where the Prophet Muhammad used to devote himself to worship, and one day a revelation came down to him at the hands of Angel Gabriel, commanding him to convey the message of Islam to the people.

Ghar Thawr

It is a cave located at the top of Mount Thawr, a mountain located south of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the cave in which the Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq hid when they migrated from Mecca to Medina.


It is located at an altitude of 760 meters above sea level. It is located at the top of Mount Thawr, a mountain located about 4 kilometers from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Ghar Thawr has great religious importance for Muslims. It is the cave in which the Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq hid when they migrated from Mecca to Medina. The Prophet Muhammad and his companion were afraid of the oppression of the Quraish, so they hid in the cave for three days, until the revelation reached them, God Almighty willing, to leave Mecca.