The main ziyarat sites in Makkah are Jabal al-Noor (Cave Hira), Jabal al-Thawr, Arafat and Jabal al-Rahmah, Muzdalifah, Mina and Masjid al-Ji'ranah. In Madinah they are Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, the Seven Mosques and Jannat al-Baqi, plus the Rawdah and greeting the Prophet ﷺ in Masjid an-Nabawi. All our packages include guided ziyarat in both cities.
Makkah
| Place | Why it matters | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Jabal al-Noor — Cave Hira | Where the first revelation (Surah al-'Alaq) came | The climb is ~1–1.5 hours; seen from the coach on group ziyarat |
| Jabal al-Thawr | The cave where the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr hid during the Hijrah | Steep climb; most view it from below |
| Arafat & Jabal al-Rahmah | Site of the Day of Arafah and the Farewell Sermon | Climbing the hill is not a rite |
| Muzdalifah & Mina | Hajj sites; the Jamarat bridge | Seen on the coach route |
| Masjid al-Ji'ranah | A Miqat used by the Prophet ﷺ for Umrah | Pilgrims enter Ihram here for an extra Umrah |
Madinah
| Place | Why it matters | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| The Rawdah | “Between my house and my pulpit is a garden of Paradise” (Bukhari) | Needs a Nusuk permit — we book the slot |
| Greeting the Prophet ﷺ | Salam to the Prophet ﷺ, Abu Bakr and Umar | Enter via Bab al-Salam, exit Bab al-Baqi |
| Masjid Quba | First masjid in Islam; two rak'ah = the reward of an Umrah (Tirmidhi) | Go in wudu from the hotel, ideally on a Saturday |
| Masjid al-Qiblatain | Where the Qiblah changed to the Kaaba | Short stop |
| Mount Uhud | Battle of Uhud; graves of Hamzah and the martyrs | Greet the martyrs from the viewing area |
| Jannat al-Baqi | Resting place of many Companions and family of the Prophet ﷺ | Open to men after Fajr and Asr |
| The Seven Mosques | Site of the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) | Seen on the ziyarat drive |
Etiquette
- Ziyarat sites are places of history and reflection — there are no special rites, and touching walls or rocks for blessing is not from the Sunnah.
- Keep voices low at graves and send salam and du'a for the deceased.
- Stay with your group; ziyarat coaches have fixed departure times.
Where scholars differ we give the majority practice; follow the scholar or madhhab you trust. Rules on visas, fees and permits are as of October 2026 and can change.
