Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukkaramah

Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the Islamic landmark in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contains the most sacred places of Muslims - the Holy Mosque, the Kaabah and other ritual places. Makkah region consists of several Governorates such as Jiddah, At-Taif, Al-Qunfidhah, Al-Leith, Rabigh, Al-Jamoom, Khulais, Al-Kamil, Al-khurmah, Ranya and Turabah.
In addition to the Holy Kaabah and other sacred places, numerous monuments and historical landmarks of early Islamic era in the Makkah area records the struggle of the prophet Mohammad and his faithful companions during the period surrounding the birth of Islam.


Makkah Al-Mukkaramah which has many other names such as Umm Al-Qura, Al-Balad Al-Amen
(Secure City) and Al-Balad Al-Haram (Holy City), is the first holy city for Moslems. In Makkah, Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was born, the Revelation was descended to him with the Holy Quran, and from it propagation for Islam was launched. In the center of the city there is the Holy Mosque inside which is the Holy Qabaa, The Maqam of Prophet Ibrahim, the Stone of his son Ismaiel (May God bless them), Zamzam well which water has been pouring through hundred of years, and Safa and Marwah where Moslems make Saie. Near Makkah are the other holy shrines of Mina, Muzdalifa, and Arafat where Mount Arafat is located and where pilgrims spend the day of Arafah every year as the main ritual of Haj (pilgrimage).