Makah Sightseening
An Introduction to Makkah
The Holy City of Makkah (Mecca) is Birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings of God Be Upon Him) and Islam. It is the Holiest City for Muslims and believers from all over the world visit Makkah to perform pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah) and visit the Holy sites. The most prominent landmark on earth – The Holy Kaaba (Ka’bah) is located in Makkah. It serves as the religious centre for Muslims and they pray five times a day by facing the direction of the Kaaba.
There is no shortage of Holy places to visit in Makkah city. Some of the most visited sites include the Makkah Museum, Masjid Al Jinn, Al Masjid Al Haram, Jannat al-Mu’alla Cemetry, Mount Arafat, Mina Tented City, Jamarat Bridge, Hira Cultural District and Jabal Al Nour. Makkah is also home to some extraordinary architecture like the Abraj Al Bait Towers (The Clock Towers). This complex of seven skyscrapers also includes the Makkah Royal Clock Tower which houses the five star Fairmont Makkah hotel. It features the world’s largest clock face and the tower is the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.
The History of Makkah
The History of Makkah can be traced back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim, Peace & Blessing of God Be Upon Him (PBUH). The Prophet Ibrahim along with his son Prophet Ismail (PBUH), built the Holy Ka’bah as the House of Allah. Even in pre-Islamic times, it used to be the main pilgrimage site and a location of high significance. Makkah is also recorded as being an important trading hub in ancient times.
The Year of the Elephant (570 CE) is another noteworthy chapter in the history of the city. According to the Holy Quran, Abraha descended upon Makkah with an army of elephants but Allah sent small birds carrying stones in their beaks to defend the Holy Ka’bah. These small birds destroyed the elephant army and caused Abraha’s defeat. According to Islamic tradition, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessengs of God Be Upon Him) was born in the same year.
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