Five historical places to visit in Makkah beyond Hajj and Umrah
For pilgrims in Makkah, the days before or after Hajj or Umrah can be a chance to explore sites tied to early Islam. The list includes Jabal Al Nour and Cave Hira, where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first Quranic revelation, Jabal Thawr and Cave Thawr linked to the Hijrah, the historic Jannat Al Mualla cemetery, Masjid Al Bay’ah associated with the Pledges of Aqabah, and the new Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District. Many are a short distance from the Grand Mosque, but access can vary, so planning ahead is advised.
https://www.thenationalnews.co