Attractions / Saudi Arabia / 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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Visitor tips
- 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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