Mecca: Nature
Places and attractions in the Nature category
Hira
Nestled amidst the rugged mountains surrounding the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, lies the ancient Cave of Hira. This modest cave, a place of immense spiritual significance, is where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have received the first revelations of the Quran...
Mount Arafat
Granite hill and Muslim pilgrimage site Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal Arafat, is a granite hill located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It stands about 70 meters high and is a significant site for Islamic pilgrims during the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims.
Jabal al-Nour
Mountain for hiking to a famous cave Jabal al-Nour, translating to "Mountain of Light," is a significant peak located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This granite hill, standing modestly at about 640 meters (2,100 feet) tall, is renowned for housing the Hira cave where Prophet Muhammad is said...
Jabal Thawr
Mount Thawr is a mountain in Saudi Arabia, located in southern Mecca towards the south of the district of Misfalah. The height of the mountain is 1,650 m. It is an important holy site for Sunni Muslims.
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