Islamic Heritage / Saudi Arabia / Makkah Region / Makkah (Mecca)

Masjid al-Haram

The Grand Mosque of Mecca, which surrounds the Kaaba.

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Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque of Mecca, is the holiest mosque in Islam and surrounds the Kaaba, towards which Muslims face in prayer. It is the focus of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.

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Non-Muslims are not allowed to travel to Mecca.
An Umrah permit must be obtained in advance through the Nusuk or Tawakkalna apps, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

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Nearby sacred and historical sites

Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira)

Makkah (Mecca), Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. About 5 km away

Mount Arafat

Makkah (Mecca), Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. About 18 km away

Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving times.