One of the ancient archaeological museums that must be visited in the holy city of Makkah is the Museum of Human Heritage, which was founded by Majdoua bin Ahmed Al-Sharawi, who worked on collecting many ancient artifacts of different[...]
Located near the Grand Mosque, the Makkah Royal Clock Tower is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city and can be seen from anywhere in Makkah. This tower is considered one of the tallest towers in the world, as it consists of[...]
Manasik (Arabic: مناسك) is the whole of rites and ceremonies that have to be performed by Islamic pilgrims in and around Mecca. The Qur'an differentiates between two manasiks: The Manasik of Hajj, has to be done in the month Dhu[...]
Hajj and Umrah are two significant religious pilgrimages in Islam that are often spoken of together, but they are quite distinct from each other in terms of their rituals, requirements, and significance.Put simply, Umrah is a short[...]
Hajj Arabic: حَجّ Ḥajj; sometimes also spelled Hadj, or Haj in English) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia,[] the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried[...]