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If you’re wondering what places to visit during the Hajj pilgrimage, we at The Islamic Information created a list of 5 places that you must visit when performing Hajj. Muslims gather in Makkah for Hajj and to visit all the places which are dear to Allah and his Prophet Muhammad PBUH. There are many places in Makkah that you visit while your journey of Hajj. If you want to make the most of your Hajj Pilgrimage then visiting these places will be a perfect treat for you.

1. Makkah Mukarma

The heart of the holy city of Mecca, Masjid-Al-Haram, houses Islam’s holiest shrine, the Kaaba. Also known as the Great Mosque of Makkah, Masjid Al-Haram is a necessity to visit during Umrah and Hajj, as both the pious acts start from Tawa’af around the Kaaba. Since Muslims offer all their prayers to Allah facing the Holy Kaaba housed in Masjid Al-Haram, the Mosque holds a special place in all Muslim’s hearts.

According to many Muslims, as soon as you set your eyes on it, the Kaaba’s greatness will connect you to God in ways you can’t imagine. Similarly, touching the Hajr-E-Aswad is, for many, the highlight of their pilgrimage, and it is a very, very lucky few that get the opportunity to kiss it. The oldest parts of this venerated structure date all the way back to the 16th century, and today, the modern building is part of a centuries-long tradition of development and expansion. Below are the things you must look for in Masjid Al Haram

  • Kaaba
  • Hajr e Aswad(Black Stone)
  • Maqam e Ibrahim
  • Safa and Marwah.
  • Zam Zam

2. Mina

It is located 8 kilometers east of Masjid al-Haram. It is the place where Hajis spend most of their night during their Hajj journey. Hajj pilgrims arrive on 8th Dhul Hijjah till 10th to 13th Dhul Hijjah. It is also known as The Tent City. About 100,000 tents are located in this valley for Hajj pilgrims.

It is the place where pilgrims throw stones at Shaitaan, reminding Muslims of how Prophet Ibrahim (AS) stoned satan when it came between him.

3. Mount Arafat

9th Dhul Hijjah is the day where the day of Arafat fall, all Muslims come from Mina to Mount Arafat. Standing at Arafat is one of the most significant and sacred rituals of Hajj.

If a Hajj pilgrim fails to make it to Mount Arafat, his hajj will be nullified. Prophet Muhammad PBUH delivered his last Hajj sermon at Arafat.

Muslims come to Arafat Mount in the afternoon and listen to Hajj Khutbah and stay there till sunset. As well as offer Dhuhr and Asr prayer combined.

4. Muzdalifah

It is located in Makkah, between Mount Arafat and Mina valley. Hajj pilgrims travel from Mina to Muzdalifa and stay there till sunset. There is a mosque at the top hill of Muzdalifa where pilgrims offer prayers as they stay there. It is one of the most important places to visit for Ziyarat during Hajj.

 

5. Al-Madina Munawara