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The holiest mosque in Islam. surrounds the Kaaba. Can accommodate over 2 million worshippers during Hajj.

• Built by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS)
• Houses the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad)
• Contains Maqam Ibrahim
• Direction of prayer (Qibla) for all Muslims

The cubic structure at the center of Masjid al-Haram. The direction Muslims face during prayer worldwide.

• Covered with Kiswah (black cloth with gold embroidery)
• Approximately 13.1 m high, 11.03 m wide
• Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) on eastern corner
• Makam Ibrahim (station of Ibrahim) near door

The Prophet's Mosque — second holiest mosque in Islam. Built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

• Built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in 622 CE
• Contains the Prophet's ﷺ grave
• Green Dome marks the Prophet's ﷺ resting place
• Can accommodate over 1 million worshippers

The third holiest mosque in Islam. The destination of the Prophet's ﷺ Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj).

• First Qibla of Muslims before Makkah
• Destination of Isra and Mi'raj
• Shares the compound with Dome of the Rock
• Site of many prophetic events

ThePlain of Arafat — the most important site of Hajj. Pilgrims stand here on 9th Dhul Hijjah.

• Site of the Prophet's ﷺ Farewell Sermon
• Wuquf (standing) at Arafat is Hajj itself
• Pilgrims gather here on 9th Dhul Hijjah
• Mountain of Mercy (Jabal al-Rahmah) is here

The cave on Mount Noor where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation.

• First revelation: Iqra (Read!)
• Located on Jabal al-Noor (Mountain of Light)
• Muhammad ﷺ meditated here before prophethood
• About 3 km from Masjid al-Haram

The first mosque built in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ laid its foundation upon arrival in Madinah.

• First mosque in Islamic history
• Built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Praying here equals one Umrah
• Located at the entrance of Madinah

Site of the Battle of Uhud (3 AH). The grave of Hamza (RA) and 70 martyrs is here.

• Battle of Uhud fought here in 625 CE
• Grave of Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA)
• 70 Muslim martyrs buried here
• Mountain visible from central Madinah