The best way to describe Makkah is as the capital of Islam. It has many beautiful and old places that anyone, no matter what religion they are, would love to visit. Due to the large number of Muslim pilgrims and to protect the holy nature of this place, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the Grand Mosque. However, they are allowed to visit any other mosque in the city. For Muslims, Makkah is the centre of their religion, and every Muslim must perform the Hajj once in their lifetime if they can afford it. Here is a list of the twenty most beautiful places in Makkah that can be seen during Cheap January Umrah Package UK.
1. Kabah in Makkah:
1. Kabah in Makkah: Adam (AS) was first told by Allah to make this area when the home of heaven was being built. The Kabah we know today was built by Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismael (AS).
2. Gaar-e-Hira in Makkah:The first part of the Quran came to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira. The Cave of Hira is not very big. It is only about four metres long and one and a half metres wide.
3. Muzdalifah valley in Makkah: Muzdalifah is the valley in the middle of Mina and Arafat. It is in the province of Makkah. It covers an area of 12.25 square kilometres. On the ninth Dhu'al Hijjah, hajjis spend the day at Arafat and then leave for Muzdalifah in Makkah after sundown, but they don't pray Maghrib Salah.
4. The Makkah Shopping Mall: This mall is good for people who want to do high-end shopping, eat at nice restaurants, and have fun with their whole family. It is the most diverse shopping centre in Makkah. It has a wide range of stores, supermarkets, and restaurants, giving shoppers a unique shopping experience that can't be found anywhere else.
5. Mount Arafat/Jabal-Ar-Rahmah: Also called the Mount of Mercy or Jabal-Ar-Rahmah, Mount Arafat is a hill in the valley of Arafat outside of Makkah. This is where the Prophet (PBUH) gave his last sermon after the Hajj. Standing in Arafat is an important part of the Hajj, and if a pilgrim doesn't get here, it's seen as unacceptable.
6. Mina City in Makkah: Mina is a valley 7 km east of Makkah where Hajj pilgrims spend the night on the 8th, 11th, and 12th of Dhu'al Hijjah, and some even on the 13th.
People also call it the tent city.
7. Jannat-ul-Mu'alla Graveyard: The Jannat-ul-Mu'alla Graveyard is in a valley east of the Masjid al-Haram and close to the Masjid Jinn. It is an old cemetery in Makkah where many of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) family members and friends are buried.
8. Birr Tuwa: This is where the Prophet (PBUH) slept in a tent one night during the Battle of Makkah and washed in its water the next morning before praying Salah and going back to Makkah. It is now a big part of Makkah and is called Jarwal.
9. Jamarat three stone pillars: Jamarat, which is made up of three stone pillars, is an important part of the Hajj. The pilgrims shell the pillars like Prophet Ibrahim did (AS).
10. The mosque of the Jinn in Makkah: The mosque of the Jinn is in Makkah, close to Jannat Al-Mualla. The Mosque of Allegiance and the Mosque of Guards are also well-known places there. The mosque is built on the spot where a group of Jinn gathered one night to listen to the Holy Quran being read.
11. Jabal al Nour (The Mountain of Light): This well-known location is also called "The Mountain of Light." There is a cave on Jabal-al-Nour that is very important to Islam because it is where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent a lot of time meditating and where he got his first message from God through Jibreel (AS).
12. Restaurants in Clock Tower: The Clock Royal Tower is known for its unique and full-carrier dining areas. There are different sections inside the restaurant that serve different kinds of food.
13. Masjid Al-Mashar in Muzdalifah: The Al-Mashar Al-Haram Mosque in Muzdalifah is where hajjis stay the night after returning from Arafat. Over time, the mosque was rebuilt and made bigger.
14. Al Wehba Crater in Makkah: This huge crater is northeast of the city of Makkah, in the middle of a desert. The back of the cave fills with water during the rainy season, and when the water evaporates in the summer, it turns into a pan of salt.
15. Masjid-e-Aisha (RA) in Makkah: Ummul-Mumineen Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) went to Mosque Aisha, also known as Masjid al-Taneem, to put on ihram for Umrah when the Prophet (PBUH) told her to do so during the Hajj go out time.
16-Thour Mountain: Thour Mountain is to the south of Makkah. It is a rocky hill with no crops on the southern path of Makkah. This mountain has a cave called Thour, where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his friend Abu Bakar hid for three days from the Quraish tribe.
17. Mount Abu Qubais: At Mount Abu Qubais, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used a miracle to split the moon in half.
18. Makkah Library Birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): On the 12th of Rabi ul Awal, Prophet Muhammad was born near the Makkah Al Mukarrama Library. Masjid Al Haram is close enough to the library that you can walk there.
19. Masjid Al Khayf in Makkah: Masjid Al Khayf is a mosque in Makkah. It is located south of Mina and close to Jamarat. Seventy Prophets are said to have prayed in this mosque, which is why every hajji likes to go to this holy place.
2o. Al Kiswa Factory in Makkah: Kiswa is the material that protects the Kabah, and Kiswa Factory is where this material is made every year. The building where things are made is on Old Makkah Jeddah Road.
During Umrah, you can easily get February Umrah Packages with Flight for UK and visit all of these places in Makkah. This is a great way to see why Makkah is so important and spiritual.