Ziyarat Holy Places & Landmarks
Explore the historical, religious, and pilgrimage sites of Makkah and Madinah that you will visit on your Ziyarat journeys.
Ziyarat Guide Directory
We have listed the key landmarks in Makkah and Madinah. Visiting these sites offers deep spiritual connection and historical insight into early Islamic heritage.
Sacred siteMasjid al-Haram
The largest mosque in the world, enclosing the Holy Kaaba. It is the focus of all Islamic prayer (Qibla) and the primary location for Tawaf and Sa'ee rituals during Hajj and Umrah.
Sacred siteAl-Masjid an-Nabawi
The Prophet's Mosque, established and built by the Prophet Muhammad. It is the second holiest mosque in Islam and contains the sacred Green Dome marking the resting place of the Prophet.
HistoricalJabal al-Noor (Cave of Hira)
The Mountain of Light, hosting the small Cave of Hira where the Prophet Muhammad received the first divine revelations of the Holy Qur'an from the Archangel Jibreel.
Hajj pillarMount Arafat (Jabal ar-Rahmah)
The Mount of Mercy, a granite hill where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his Farewell Sermon. Spending the afternoon of the 9th Dhul-Hijjah here is the mandatory peak of Hajj.
HistoricalMasjid Quba
The first mosque in Islamic history, whose foundation stone was laid by the Prophet Muhammad immediately upon his migration (Hijrah). Performing two rakaah of prayer here carries the reward of a complete Umrah.
HistoricalMount Uhud Battle Site
The site of the second major military encounter in Islamic history. Visitors pay respects at the Graves of the Martyrs, including the Prophet's beloved uncle, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib.
Hajj pillarMina (The Tent City)
A valley hosting hundreds of thousands of air-conditioned white Teflon tents. Hajj pilgrims reside here during the 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul-Hijjah and perform the Jamrat stoning.
HistoricalMasjid al-Qiblatayn
The Mosque of the Two Qiblas. Historically, this is where the Prophet Muhammad received the revelation to redirect the direction of prayer (Qibla) from Jerusalem (Masjid al-Aqsa) to Makkah.