Hira, Sacred cave on Mount Noor near Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The natural cavity measures 3.7 meters in length and 1.6 meters in width, situated 270 meters above ground level on Jabal al-Nour mountain.
In 610 CE, during the month of Ramadan, this cave became the location where Prophet Muhammad received his first divine revelation through Angel Gabriel.
Muslims from around the world visit this religious site to connect with the origins of their faith and reflect upon the beginning of Islamic teachings.
Reaching the cave requires climbing 600 steps up Mount Noor, with approximately 5,000 people making this journey each day during the Hajj period.
The cave formation contains a single chamber with a narrow entrance, positioned to provide views across the surrounding Hejaz mountain landscape.
Location: Mecca
GPS coordinates: 21.45756,39.85942
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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