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Tourism in Mecca occupies a special place in the hearts of millions of Muslims. Historical, cultural, cultural and recreational.
It is known that Mecca is geographically located in the western side of the Kingdom on the western coast of the Red Sea, specifically in the valley of the valleys of the borders of the Sarat Mountains, which is about 400 km away from Medina to the south-west direction, and away from the city of Taif about 120 km towards the eastern direction , Away from the Red Sea coast, and the city of Jeddah 72 km.
1- Jabal Al Noor is considered one of the natural holy places in Mecca, as well as Al-Taneem Mosque, known as Aisha Bint Abi Bakr Mosque. In addition to the cave of Hira, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) recited before the revelation of the Holy Quran. One of the historical and religious monuments in Mecca is the Mount Arafat, where the rituals of pilgrimage are held, especially the stand of Arafa.
Also read: How to perform Hajj and Umrah
2. Thur, located on the western side of Saudi Arabia, is one of the historical and religious monuments in Mecca. In which for the first time the Prophet
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Masmak Palace: Built in Riyadh around 1865, the palace contains six main parts
The palace gate (located near the palace) is made of palm trunks
The Board: Rectangular compartment
Towers: There are in each corner of the building – the height of each of them approximately 18 meters
The mosque is located to the left of the entrance
Well: water is drawn from it by means of a combined device
The courtyard: surrounded by rooms with columns connected to each other internally
Al Waabah Crater: Located near the western city of Jeddah on the Red Sea
Formed after the explosion of underground fumes caused by volcanic movement
The King Fahd Fountain in Jeddah is the world’s tallest fountain
The water it releases is about 853 feet high
