Makkah stands as one of the most-holiest and sacred city in the world, nestled in the heart of Saudi Araba. The city is rich with historical and religious, has great significance and respect for pilgrims and Muslims from all over the world. The city also offers a range of historical sites. Our Umrah deals from UK offer opportunities for pilgrims to explore it during their Hajj or Umrah visit.
Masjid Al-Haram
Masjid Al-Haram is the largest and most sacred mosque in the world that surrounds Kaaba, towards which Muslims of all around the world keep their face during offering prayers. The masjid can accommodate millions of pilgrims during hajj and umrah. The management and government has made several expansions and renovated the mosque throughout history.
The history of Masjid Al-Haram takes us back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Prophet Ismail (A.S), when they were ordered to build the Holy Kaaba as the first ever house of worship and prayers, committed to the worship of one God, Allah.
In the eastern part of the Kaaba is the black stone, which has great significance in the hearts of Muslims. Muslims respect this sacred stone with their whole hearts as they believe that the stone was sent from heaven. You can also witness the annual changing of the great cloth called Qiswa, which has gold-written calligraphy on it.
Jabal Al-Nour
Jabal Al-Nour is called the mountain of light where the cave of Hira is situated. It is the cave where the first revelation was revealed to our Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The Prophet used to solitude and meditate himself in the remembrance of Allah Almighty in this cave. Muslims engage some common practices while at these sacred sites such as reciting prayers, reading Quranic verses, seeking forgiveness and making solicitation. If you are willing to perform umrah services from UK, you can avail last 10 days Ramadan Umrah packages to accommodate cheap packages for your umrah services.
Mount Arafat
Mount Arafat has a significant importance in Islamic history with most visiting location during hajj pilgrimage. It is premierly known as Jabal Arafat. Hundreds of Millions of Muslims come together and unite on the plain of Arafat, on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah to seek and avail forgiveness and have repent of their sins from Allah Almighty. Muslims used to stand at Arafat (Wuquf) as an indispensable pilgrimage, and without it, the pilgrimage and the holy worship remains incomplete. It is the point where God forgive sins and shows mercy to those who really repent on their deeds. Millions of people standing on this plain symbolize unity and equality of Muslim Ummah. One of the key importance of the region is that, it is the point where Prophet Muhammad delivered His last sermon to the thousands of people who had gathered at that time.
Mina
Mina is a valley where Muslim pilgrims conduct their rituals and made offerings. It has a special significance during Hajj where pilgrims spend their four days such as 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th dates of Dhul-Hijjah. Muslims throw pebbles at three pillars which illustrates the rejection of devil and evil. This act is performed in the appriciation of Prophet Ibrahim’s refusal of Shaitan’s urge.
This is the mark where Muslims perform the execution of rutual slaughter (Qurbani) on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah. This act symbolizes and represents the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) when he was asked to slaught his beloved and most loving son for the sake of Allah Almighty through a dream.
Maqam Ibrahim
Maqam Ibrahim is a respectful site with a primary location within Masjid Al Haram in Makkah. It is linked with a special stone which is believed to be used by Prophet Ibrahim during the building of the Holy Kaaba with his Son Prophet Ismail. Pilgrims are encouraged to pray at this point. The stone also has the prints of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) which symbolizes His devotion and faith towards building it. Maqam Ibrahim thus has a deep historical and spiritual importance, reflecting the devotion and contribution of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) towards Islamic worship practices. You can visit and explore its significant site with different affordable and cheap Umrah packages. You can view cheap umrah packages reviews for a detailed and more comprehensive experience of pilgrims.
Well of Zamzam
The Well of Zamzam has special importance and significance during Hajj. It was miraculously sprung forth around 4000 years ago when Hazrat Hajra and her son Hazrat Ismail (A.S) were left in the desert by Prophet Ibrhaim (A.S). The infant son, Ismail, was crying to no end just for a drop of water. The mother, Hajra (A.S), unconsciously started to run between the hills of Safa and Marwah in search of water. The infant started rubbing his foot on the sand, resulting in the splash of water, which was sparingly found there. Today, the Zamzam well is established at this point. Millions of Muslims visit this well for its religious importance. Pilgrims often visit this well to drink this sacred water take bottles and cans of this water to their homeland as a blessing item. The government of Saudi Arabia is trying its best to maintain the well and to make it available for pilgrims in large quantities. Let trusted Islamic Travel Agency in UK guide you through your sacred journey while visiting holy sites for a seamless experience.
