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What's the 'must-see' thing in Mecca, Saudia

Arabia?
 The narrow desert valley of Mecca lies 277 meters above sea level in western Saudi Arabia. The
holiest city on the planet for 1.23 billion Muslims or 23% of the total populace also
accommodates millions of them as pilgrims every year. Though the tourism industry is heavily
dependent on holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah, yet there is a recent development in the
recreational activities in the Kingdom, specifically Mecca. This city offers its guests all that they
need, 5-star lodgings, and delicious cuisines from everywhere throughout the world including
Indian, American, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian. In addition to the eateries, Mecca is
also famous for its holy sites and tourist attractions. From exhibition halls to historic sites and
shopping malls, Mecca gives its visitors an experience full of excitement. You can find a few
must-see attractions in Mecca in this article.
 
 Masjid al-Haram & Kaaba
 Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām is the biggest mosque on the planet and the focus area of the worships of
Hajj and Umrah. It was structured around Kaaba, which is an ancient monument that Muslims
currently offer pilgrimage and offer prayer facing towards it anywhere on the earth. The
mosque is presently huge enough to hold up to 4,000,000 individuals and is a fascinating
memorial for many visitors in Mecca.
 
 Cave of Hira
 Visitors can enjoy an exciting spectacular view of the city of Mecca once they successfully climb
up the steep mountain to reach the cave of Hira. This cave is of utmost significance for the
Muslims because the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) received His first very revelation in the
same cave.
 
 Safa and Marwa Hills
 These are the small hills located in Mecca, which is now made a part of Masjid e Haram.
Visiting this mount is one of the obligations in Hajj and Umrah. Muslims walk between the
mounts 7 times to embrace the walking ritual called Saee. The hills are also associated with a
series of events in Islamic history.
 
 Mount Arafat
 It is also referred to as Mount of Mercy, Mount Arafat is a slope situated east of Mecca. This is
where Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) delivered His last sermon. What adds to the significance
of this site is the belief of the Muslims that all of mankind would gather at this place on the day
of resurrection.
 
 Abraj Al Bait 
 One of the most famous attractions in Mecca for tourists is this giant complex that houses a
shopping center, a deluxe inn, and a prayer area. Even if you are not interested in cuisines
there, yet you can enjoy watching the eye-catching building structure. Likewise, you can go to
the roof-top to watch out for the things around. You can access this alluring complex close to
the grand mosque.
 
 Mountain Jabal
 The Mountain Jabal is eminent for lodging a cavern known as Ghar Sawr, in which the Holy
Prophet (P.B.U.H) took shelter from the opponents while migrating to Madinah to evade
persecution. Visitors are encouraged to visit the mount and cave because of the religious
sentiment associated with it.

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