Mount Noor is the place where Allah honored His Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) with prophethood. This is where he used to spend his time in worship of his Lord and in contemplation of Allah's creation.

In this cave the history of mankind changed when Gabriel conveyed the revelation from Allah to Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him). The first thing that was revealed was: {Read! In the name of your Lord Who creates. [He] creates man from a clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Bounteous. It is He Who teaches by the pen. [He] teaches man that which he does not know.}

The location of the Cave of Hira':

• North of the Grand Mosque, at the top of Jabal An-Noor.
• The cave is about 4.8 km (3 miles) from Makkah.
• Elevation: approximately 634 m (2080 ft.)
• The cave is a natural void with its entrance towards the north, which can accommodate up to 9 sitting people. It is about 1.6 m.

Please note: It is neither obligatory nor recommended to visit the cave as it has nothing to do with the Hajj rituals. It should be noted that it is difficult for the elderly and sick to reach the cave.

The cave of Thawr is the small cave in which the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) stayed with his companion Abu Bakr as-Siddiq - may Allah be pleased with him - for three nights during his migration to Madinah, hiding from the eyes of the polytheists, while Allah protected and preserved him.

Allah the Most High said: {Allah did help him before when the disbelievers forced him to go away from his home, and he was but the second of two: when the two were in the cave; when he was saying to his Companion, "Be not distressed: indeed, Allah is with us"}.

Location of the cave: The cave is situated at the top of Mount Thawr, about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from Makkah. Its elevation is approximately 748 metres (2454 ft.)

The Cave of Thawr: The Cave of Thawr is a hollow rock, about 1.25 m (4.1 ft.) high. It has two openings: one to the east and one to the west and is located on the northern slope, at the top of Mount Thawr.

Please note: It is neither obligatory nor recommended to visit the cave as it has nothing to do with the Hajj rituals. It should be noted that it is difficult for the elderly and sick to reach the cave due to the long distance, rough terrain and difficult accessibility.

A unique cultural and tourist attraction near Hira in Makkah. This monument aims to achieve a number of goals including:

• Developing the attraction site to fit the historic status of Saudi Arabia and to show how much we care about our holy and historic sites and its visitors.
• Investing the historical value of the site in accordance with the important place Makkah holds religiously and historically.
• Enriching the religious and cultural experience for pilgrims.
• Ensuring the safety of Makkah's visitors.
• Adding developmental elements in order to serve the visitors of Makkah.

Revelation Exhibition:

• This project is linked to Hira Cave, where the prophet, peace be upon him, received the first divine revelation. Revelation is an essential theme in this project. The exhibition recounts the story of revelation to the prophet, peace be upon him.
• The exhibition also devotes a special wing to the story of revelation to our prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, in particular and introduces this aspect of his biography.
• Visitors then move on to learn everything related to the story of revelation, such as Hira Cave, Mother of the Believers Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid, and angel Gabriel, peace be upon him. The museum employs an interesting technical presentation that takes visitors on an enjoyable audio-visual journey.

Exhibition opening hours:

• Saturday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 9:30 pm
• Friday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

For booking and inquiries: +966559850986

• It is a historical mosque erected in the place from which the Mother of the Believers, Aishah bint Abi Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with her and her father) entered into the state of Ihram for her 'Umrah. It took place after the Farewell Pilgrimage.
• Aishah, (may Allah be pleased with her), wished to leave Makkah after performing both Hajj and 'Umrah like the rest of the Companions, but she was unable to do 'Umrah due to the legitimate excuse that had befallen her. So, after completing the Hajj, the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) ordered her brother to take her to Al-Tan'eem (the place of the mosque today) so that she would enter into Ihram to do her 'Umrah.
• The mosque is located outside the Haram, west of Makkah, and is 7 km/4.3 miles from the Grand Mosque.
• The people of Makkah enter into their state of Ihram for 'Umrah from this mosque since it is the nearest point outside the Haram.
• This mosque was built during the era of Caliph Al-Mutawakkil (240 AH) and was rebuilt during the reign of King Fahd.
• Whoever wants to reperform the 'Umrah has to enter into the state of Ihram from At-Tan'eem, after obtaining a permit through one of these two apps: Eatamarna or Tawakkalna

• Namerah Mosque is one of the most important landmarks in Arafah. On the day of Arafah, thousands of pilgrims who come from all over the world pray in this mosque.

• This mosque was built on the site where the Messenger of Allah, (blessings and peace be upon him), prayed and delivered the farewell sermon.

• The Zuhr and Asr prayers are conducted in this mosque. The sermon on the Day of Arafah, which is broadcast by many Islamic televisions and radio stations, is also delivered from the pulpit of this mosque.

It is the greatest mosque in Mina. It is the place where the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, stayed and prayed during the Farewell Hajj.

Earlier prophets, (may peace be upon them), stopped and prayed in the site of this mosque. It was narrated that "seventy prophets prayed in Al-Khayf Mosque."

Pilgrims still pray there today.

Location of Al-Khayf Mosque: It is located on King Faisal Road in Mina.

Mosque area and capacity:

• Area: 25,000 m2.
• It accommodates 45,000 worshippers.
• It has one long minaret in each corner.
• Pilgrims must not lie down or sleep in the mosque. They shall not disturb worshipers.

The Kiswah of the Kaaba is an integral part of the history of the Kaaba itself. It consists of black silk on which verses from the Holy Qur’an are embroidered with gold water. It consists of four pieces distributed on the faces of the Kaaba, in addition to a fifth piece, which is a curtain on the door of the Kaaba. The manufacturing of the Kiswah is supervised by the Kiswah Factory of the Holy Kaaba, which is located in the center of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The Kiswah is replaced with a new one once a year during Hajj, after the pilgrims go to Arafah.

This is an astronomical museum, located on the balcony of the clock tower at the highest point in Makkah. The museum uses the most advanced techniques of display and clarification of astronomy, the Qur’an’s views of astronomy, the efforts of Muslim scientists in the field of astronomy and space sciences, and many other important and interesting themes. It was launched in 1440 AH.

Museum floors:

• First floor: Makkah Clock exhibits (building, features and techniques).
• Second floor: time measurement, human innovations, and attempts to tell the time.
• Third floor: exhibits about the sun, the earth, the moon, and related themes.
• Fourth Floor: exhibits about the universe in general.

At the end of the tour, the visitor can see the most beautiful and majestic view from the highest balcony: the Ka'bah and the Grand Mosque, and Makkah mountains and valleys.

Location of the Museum: The Clock Tower, Endowment of King Abdulaziz.

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water operates in Makkah under the supervision and management of the Saudi National Water Company. It was launched in Ramadan, 1431 AH.

The project supplies the Grand Mosques of Makkah and Madinah with Zamzam water. It also provides beneficiaries with safely bottled Zamzam water. The maximum production capacity of the project is 200,000 bottles per day.

The project employees guide and direct beneficiaries and answer their inquiries about the services offered.

You can buy Zamzam water bottles at the following outlets:

• Makkah: King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water
• Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport
• Madina: Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

Makkah Clock Royal Tower rises more than 400 meters above ground. It is the largest clock tower in the world, with a diameter of more than 40 meters. The clock weighs 36 thousand tons. The clock can be seen from all areas of Makkah al-Mukarramah from a distance of more than eight kilometers. The clock consists of four interfaces, and the largest word (Allah is Great) in the world can be seen above the clock, where the letter (A) in the word (Allah) is more than 23 meters long. The diameter of the crescent is 23 meters, constituting the largest crescent that has been made so far. The two testimonies of faith (I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and messenger) can also be seen. The clock was designed in the Islamic style according to the strictest safety standards.

Makkah has a host of fascinating, intimate museums that shed light on the city’s history as the birthplace of Islam and a crossroads for travelers from all over the world for centuries. The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques guides visitors through the construction and many phases of the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah as well as the Masjid An Nabawi in Medina—browse intricate marble arches, reclaimed wooden doors and much more, saved and restored from previous iterations of the mosques. You’ll have to get permission to visit the Kiswah Museum next door—though it’s well worth to see where the kiswah, the 670-kilogram black silk cloth draped on the Kaaba, is made by hand, and woven with calligraphic inscriptions done in threads made from real gold and silver. At the Makkah Museum, set in the opulent Al Zahir Palace, you can learn about the region’s pre-Islamic history, dating back to ancient rock art, and see some early-Islamic coins from Byzantine, Abbasid and Umayyad dynasties as well as rare copies of centuries-old Qurans and other important texts.

Endowment of King Abdul Aziz for the Two Holy Mosques Project is one of the largest architectural projects in the world. It is developed on 1.5 million square meters. It consists of seven adjacent towers with a height of 600 meters. Their capacity is 65 thousand people. The project includes a mosque accommodating 3,300 worshipers, in addition to parking lots linked to underground tunnels under the building and accommodating more than 1,000 vehicles. They also include water tanks with the capacity of more than m3 53,000, for water provision, especially at peak times, and around the clock.

It is located in the eastern side of the Kaaba. It rises from the ground by more than 222 cm from Shazrawan. The door is 318 cm high, 170 cm wide, and about half a meter deep. Previously, the Kaaba had a hole to enter it, which was then replaced with a door, which had a long history and has been changed several times. King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, may his soul rest in peace, commanded that a new door be manufactured in 1363 AH. It was then made of aluminum with a thickness of 2.5 cm and a height of 3.10 meters. It was supported with bars of iron. Then, the outer face of the door was covered with plates of silver plated with gold. The door was decorated with the fine names of Allah. During the reign of King Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, he commanded the door to be replaced with a new one made of pure gold, which is currently in place. For a long time, the door had been opened irregularly, which was dangerous to the lives of those who were in the crowd. This led to the door being opened only twice a year. The first time is in the month of Sha’ban, for washing the Kaaba, and the second time is at the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah, for washing the Kaaba and hanging the new Kiswah.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia built the longest pedestrian road in the world. It is more than 25 kilometers long from Jabal Al Rahma (Mount of Mercy) in Arafah, to Mina, passing through Muzdalifah, to facilitate the movement of pilgrims according to the highest international standards, in order to provide pilgrims with comfort and safety during movement between the holy sites “Arafah – Muzdalifah, and Mina”. It includes 4 tracks. The first road is 5,100 linear meters long, the second is 7,580 linear meters long, the third is 7,556 linear meters long, and the fourth is 4,620 linear meters long. For the comfort of pilgrims, a track includes 1,000 seats, shades for sun protection, 57 directional boards, more than 400 high-tech lighting poles, 810 lanterns (LED), 25 lighting towers of 30 meters high, and 100 lanterns of 100 watts. More than 400 garbage bins have been installed on both sides of the road.

The railway line that facilitates the arrival of pilgrims to the holy sites and links the southeast of Arafah with the southwest of Mina (Jamarat Area). The train passes through the stations in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, at three stations for each location. The trip starts from Jamarat Station, passing through Mina and Muzdalifah, to Arafah, at speeds ranging between 80-120 km per hour. It runs without a driver, using automatic operation systems that are controlled by an operation and control center. There are 17 trains; 17 with 12 engines for each. They transport 300 pilgrims per trip. The capacity is 72,000 people per hour. The train can be accessed by ramps, elevators, ordinary and electric stairs, and electronic gates.

This is an exhibition displaying the stages and ways of weaving the kiswah (the cloth cover of the Ka'bah), its history, and the Qur’anic verses and inscriptions on it.

Visitors can:

• Have a good close-up look at the Qur’anic verses written on the honorable kiswah.
• Explore the details of the kiswah of all four sides of the Ka'bah.
• Explore the history of the kiswah and some pieces of old covers.
• Learn about the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the Ka'bah and its kiswah.
• Watch a visual presentation of the stages of producing the kiswah in the Kingdom, and the stages of replacing it.
• At times, visitors can also participate in the sewing of the covering of the Ka'bah.

Location: The Kiswah Factory and its Showroom is located on Jeddah Road in Makkah.