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Top 10 Historical Places to Visit in Makkah and Madinah During Ziyarat
10 August 2026•By Safa Marwa Editorial
Ziyarat allows pilgrims to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his noble Companions. Here are the top 10 sacred landmarks you should never miss during your pilgrimage.
In Makkah al-Mukarramah:
- Jabal an-Nour & Cave of Hira: Where the first revelation of the Holy Quran descended upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- Jabal Thawr & Cave of Thawr: The historic cave where the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) took refuge during the Hijrah to Madinah.
- Plains of Arafat & Jabal ar-Rahmah: The mount of mercy and the defining site of the Day of Hajj.
- Jannat al-Mu'alla: The historic cemetery where Sayyida Khadijah (RA) is buried.
In Madinah al-Munawwarah:
- Masjid Quba: The very first mosque built in Islam. Praying 2 Rak'ahs here equals the reward of an Umrah.
- Mount Uhud & Martyrs Cemetery: The site of the historic Battle of Uhud and resting place of Sayyidush-Shuhada Hamza (RA).
- Masjid al-Qiblatayn: The Mosque of the Two Qiblas where the direction of prayer was turned towards the Kaaba.
- Seven Mosques (Saba Masajid): The battlefield area of the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq).