Mecca, Sacred pilgrimage site in Western Saudi Arabia
The Masjid al-Haram surrounds the Kaaba, a cubic structure at the center of Mecca, with space for one million worshippers at once.
Muhammad took control of Mecca in 630 AD, removed all pagan idols from the Kaaba, and established the city as the spiritual center of Islam.
The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca represents one of the Five Pillars of Islam, drawing millions of Muslims from across the globe each year.
Located 70 kilometers inland from Jeddah, Mecca receives pilgrims through King Abdulaziz International Airport and maintains numerous accommodation facilities.
The population of Mecca fluctuates from 2.4 million residents to over 7 million during the month of Dhul Hijjah for annual pilgrimages.
Location: Mecca Province
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
Website: https://hmm.gov.sa
GPS coordinates: 21.42085,39.82687
Latest update: May 28, 2025 03:58
The religious and historical sites in Saudi Arabia, from the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to Nabatean archaeological sites of Al-Ula. This country houses clay fortresses, ancient rock art, museums, traditional marketplaces, and natural areas in the Asir mountains. Ancient remains include the site of Madain Salih, the Zamzam well, and the petroglyphs of Hail.
Kaaba
198 m
Black Stone
198 m
Al-Masjid Al-Haram
200 m
Abraj Al Bait
224 m
Zamzam Well
195 m
Mount Arafat
17.9 km
Station of Abraham
205 m
Hira
5.3 km
Ajyad Fortress
224 m
Hajir Ismail
204 m
Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City
59.7 km
Jabal Thawr
5.4 km
Jamaraat Bridge
4.8 km
Mosque of the Jinn
1.4 km
Masjid al-Taneem
5.8 km
Iraqi Corner
206 m
منتزه الجبل الأخضر
54.3 km
Mecca Gate
17.8 km
Masjid Namirah
16.3 km
Shubra palace
62.8 km
Maktabat Makkah al-Mukarramah / Bayt al-Mawlid
551 m
Abdullah Ibn Abbas Mosque, Ta'if
62.6 km
Al-Hukair Time
3.6 km
Aisha Alrajhi Mosque
6.6 km
The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition
7.6 km
Al Hokair Time
64 km
Bay'ah Mosque
4.2 km
منتجع الكر الترفيهي
42.1 kmReviews
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