Al-Adl cemetery, Mecca

#16 among attractions in Mecca

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The al-Adl cemetery is one of the earliest and largest resting places in Mecca. It is also the second largest cemetery in the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°26'20"N, 39°51'12"E

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Mecca Saudi Arabia

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Day trips

Al-Adl cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Stone, Hira, Great Mosque of Mecca, Masjid e Taneem.

2.1 miSW
Stela, Spiritual
Black Stone, Mecca
53 min walk • The Black Stone, known as Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in Arabic, is an ancient relic deeply embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the sacred building located at the heart of the Grand Mosque, Al-Masjid Al-Haram, in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
1.3 miN
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Hira, Mecca
34 min walk • 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...
2.1 miSW
Great Mosque of Mecca
Great Mosque of Mecca, Mecca
54 min walk • The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Haram Mosque, holds a place of extraordinary significance in the heart of the Islamic world. Located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba.
3.9 miNW
Mosque
Masjid e Taneem, Mecca
99 min walk • Masjid e Taneem is a significant site located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, serving as a miqat (a station for putting on ihram) for Muslims performing the Umrah pilgrimage. This mosque is situated approximately 6 kilometers away from the Kaaba, the holiest site...
1.4 miN
Mountain for hiking to a famous cave
Jabal al-Nour, Mecca
35 min walk • 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...
1.3 miSE
Mosque
Bay'ah Mosque, Mecca
35 min walk • The Bay'ah Mosque, also known as Masjid al-Bay'ah, is a site of historical significance nestled in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This mosque is not just a place of worship but a testament to a pivotal moment in Islamic history.
1.6 miW
Cemetery
Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mecca
41 min walk • Jannat al-Mu'alla, also known as the Cemetery of Ma'la, is a historical and sacred cemetery located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This age-old burial ground is the final resting place for many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives and companions, making it a...
1.8 miSE
Bridge
Jamaraat Bridge, Mecca
46 min walk • The Jamaraat Bridge is a crucial structure located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, serving as an integral part of the Hajj pilgrimage. This multi-level pedestrian bridge is designed to facilitate the ritual of the Stoning of the Devil, one of the final acts of...
3.9 miSE
21°23'28"N • 39°53'5"E
Makkah Mall, Mecca
99 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.6 miW
Mosque
Mosque of the Jinn, Mecca
41 min walk • Nestled in the holy city of Mecca, the Mosque of the Jinn, also known as Masjid al-Jinn, holds a unique place in Islamic history. This modest yet significant mosque is located near the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery, where many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives are...
1.8 miSE
Memorial
Stoning of the Devil, Mecca
46 min walk • The Stoning of the Devil is part of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. During the ritual, Muslim pilgrims throw pebbles at three walls, called jamarāt, in the city of Mina just east of Mecca. It is one of a series of ritual acts that must be performed in the Hajj.

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How to get to Al-Adl cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Adl cemetery:

Bus

Mahbbas al Jinnu Bus Station (32 min walk)