Sacred sites in Mecca
| Location | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Type | Sacred sites |
The Sacred Sites in Mecca are ritually important sites in Mecca that were mentioned in the Quran and are visited by pilgrims during the annual Hajj. These sites are Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.[1]
Mina
It is a valley surrounded by mountains and is considered one of the sacred sites situated 6 km to the east of the city of Mecca.[2] It is a remarkable site due to its role that it plays during Hajj, where pilgrims spend most of their time in Mina. It contains the three stone pillars (Jamarat).
Arafat
Arafat is a hill situated about 20 km east of central Mecca. It is a crucial site to Muslim pilgrims who have to go to Arafat on the 9th of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.[3]
Muzdalifah
Muzdalifah, the third sacred site, near to Mecca and southeast of Mina located between Mina and Arafat.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Geomatika Advanced Solutions (6 June 2016). Atlas of MAKKAH, Dr. Osama bin Fadl Al-Bahar: Makkah City. Bukupedia. pp. 104–. GGKEY:YLPLD6B31C2.
- ^ "Mina". Hajj and Umrah Planner. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- ^ "More than 2 million pilgrims complete journey to Mount Arafat for second day of Hajj". Arab News. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- ^ "The Story behind the Name "Muzdalifah"". The Kingdom Embraces The World. 2018-08-02. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
