Ziyarat guide
Ziyarat places in Makkah and Madinah
Where each site is, why pilgrims visit, and how long to allow — written for people planning a route.
Ziyarat places in Makkah
Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira
The mountain north-east of Makkah where the first revelation was received. The climb takes an hour or more each way and is strenuous; many pilgrims stop at the viewpoint instead.
Jabal Thawr
South of Makkah, the mountain containing the cave where the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr sheltered during the migration. A harder climb than Jabal al-Nour.
Masjid Aisha (Tan’eem)
The nearest Miqat to Makkah, about 7 km from the Haram. Pilgrims already in Makkah come here to enter ihram for an additional Umrah.
Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat
The Hajj sites east of Makkah. Outside Hajj season they are quiet and easy to see from the vehicle, with stops at Masjid Namirah and Jabal al-Rahmah.
Jannat al-Mualla
The historic cemetery of Makkah, near the Haram.
Ziyarat places in Madinah
Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam, about 5 km from the Haram. Praying two rakat here carries the reward of an Umrah.
Masjid al-Qiblatayn
The mosque of the two qiblas, where the direction of prayer changed to Makkah.
Mount Uhud and the martyrs’ cemetery
North of the city, the site of the Battle of Uhud and the resting place of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) and the other martyrs.
The Seven Mosques
A cluster of small historic mosques near the site of the Battle of the Trench.
Jannat al-Baqi
The main cemetery of Madinah, adjacent to the Prophet’s Mosque and usually visited on foot.
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