Mecca (Makkah), Saudi Arabia

Shining at the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, “Mecca” or “Makkah” is the holy city of Muslims, home to the place of worship, Kabbah. Enlightened by Islam and the advent of Prophet Muhammad, Makkah became the center of Islam. Lies between the rigid and barren mountains of Saudi, developing over the centuries. Muslims around the globe come here for pilgrimage (Called Hajj, specific worship of Muslims) and Umrah.

It’s among the most visited cities in the world. To fill with divinity and graced by visiting Makkah. Haram, embroiled by sky-talking buildings, is the prominent part of the city, home to Kabbah. “Al haram” or “Haram” is where divinity showers. The charm of the place attracts the visitor. Holy, Historical, an artifact of modern architecture, the haram mosque is the largest in the world, with a capacity of 400,000 people. The Kabbah is draped with black cloth (Kiswa) decorated with gold.

Inside haram is the well of Zam-Zam, the first sprang in the time of Hazrat Ibrahim and until now gives water. Prayers drink from this water and carry it with them to their homelands. The shining beacon next to the mosque is a place to stay – the Fairmount hotel Abraj Al Bait, a scrupulous building with grandiose seven towers and a middle skyscraper tower ornamented by The Makkah clock. The most magnificent place to visit in Makkah is the world’s tallest clock tower, visible from afar. Some will stay in Masjid e Jinn. A historical mosque where the prophet used to teach and recite Quran to the ghosts (Jinn). These rigid, Barren, and stiff mounts housed Muhmmad for 50 years.

Provide luxurious bedrooms, mouth-watering foods, and a quality lifestyle near haram. Sparing some precious moments of my life in this luxury palace, I flew to the 7th-century Makkah. The historical mountains and valleys reflect the history of this revolutionary city.

Attractions include Jabil-e-Arafat. Also known as Jabl-i-Rahma, it is the place where the prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon. Next, is  Jabl-i-Nur, which is famous for its Hira cave, it’s the place from where the spark of Islam illuminated the whole world. Higher in altitude, the path of this mount is tiring takes 2 hours to reach Hira cave. Hira cave, narrow in width, is a mystical cave where the prophet used to worship Allah until the revelation. Visitors can also visit Jabl-e-Thwar, where devotion and friendship are eminent for is the story of Muhammad and Abubakar. They hide here for three days from the Quraish of Makkah inside a narrow cave (Saur).

Aisha Mosque is located in Miqaat near Haram, a beautiful decorated Nimra mosque, and then Mina. Mina, a plain ground between the mounts that is significant for Jumraat (Shytan or Demon) and covered with white camps.  Makkah Museum is home to Historical artifacts and relics from the early Islamic era. The two-story building is home to Galleries, Shops, Library, an auditorium, and seven halls containing more than 100,000 artifacts from the Islamic time. Makkah is home to luxury restaurants offering a variety of Food. In the wake of growing tourism, restaurants are increasing. The holy, Historical, and modern city of Makkah is expanding by leap and bound. On my first visit, I fed my heart with the divinity. Million visits every year while the hope of this city visit is alive in billions of hearts.