Hira, Cave in Saudi Arabia
Hira Cave is a small cave located about 3 kilometers north of Mecca, on the mountain named Jabal Al-Nour in Saudi Arabia.
This is the cave where Prophet Muhammad is said to have received his first revelation from God through the angel Gabriel.
The cave holds great significance in Islam and is a popular pilgrimage site during the Hajj season.
The hike up to the cave is moderately strenuous and takes about an hour.
Inside the cave, there is enough space for about 5 people to sit comfortably.
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