Neighboring activities in Makkah

Makkah is one of the Holiest place and very sacred for Muslim in the world. Makkah is the city located in the Hejaz Region of Saudi Arabia. The city is located at the distance of 70 km inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 meters above the sea level and extends to 340 kilometers south of Madinah. The population of Makkah is more than 2 million and every year the same or increased number of Muslims from all over the world come to perform Hajj in Makkah.Makkah has many luxury hotels, shopping destinations, and more to explore in its surrounding area.

The list of the surrounding places in Makkah are as follows:

Jabal al-Nour

The first place on the list of the neighbouring places is Jabal al-Nour. It is a very famous place as it is the place where Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel. It is also called as the Mountain of Light or Hill of Illumination. The height of the mountain is 640 meter which is not much high but due to the rough surface time can be consumed to reach the top of the mountain.

The mountain is also having a cave named as Cave of Hira. It is also very important spot because Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) use to spend a lot of time at this place in meditating.

Makkah Mall

The second neighbouring place in Makkah is the Makkah Mall which is a good place specially dedicated the shopping. It is a lavish shopping mall having multiple shopping brands, entertainment and dining. People select Umrah Tour Packages UK when they plan their trip for Umrah in order to have a problem free journey.

Souq Al-Hijaz

It is also called as Hijaz Mall. It is the oldest Mall in Makkah with many shops. A Hypermarket named as Bindawood is also located near to mall. Nice play area for children and the food court is present in the mall.

Al Wahaba Crater

It is a place for the people who love to explore. It is a crater which refers to a landform generally it is a circular depression in the ground caused by the volcanic activity. The area is surrounded by the 85- foot cliff. Palm trees are present on the edges of the cliffs which act as a shelter for hikers. People are allowed to camp there but they should do it with the help of a guide. People look for Hajj Tour Packages UK in order to complete their travel arrangement for the trip.

Mount Arafat

It is a granite hill to the east of Makkah. Arafat is basically a plain of 20 km in the south-east of Makkah. This place is important as Hazrat Muhammad deliver his last Summon to his followers who accompanied him during the Hajj on this mountain and it is also named as the Mount of Mercy. On the 9 DhulHijjah pilgrims who arrives to perform Hajj visit this place and it is one of the rituals included in the Hajj. People stay there and pray Zuhr and Asr is prayed at this place. Pilgrims spend their day to pray to Allah Almighty to forgive their sins and to give strength to obey the commands of Allah Almighty.

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