🕌 Ziyarah Guide – Must-Visit Islamic Sites in Makkah & Madinah (2025 Edition)

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✨ Want to Make Your Umrah Journey More Meaningful?

Beyond performing Umrah, many pilgrims travel to Makkah and Madinah for Ziyarah — visiting the historic and sacred sites connected to the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the Sahaba (companions), and early Islamic history.

This 2025 guide is tailored for USA & Canada-based Muslims looking to understand where to go, what to see, and why it matters.

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 Ziyarah in Makkah Mukarramah – Top Places to Visit

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1️⃣ Jabal Al-Noor (Mountain of Light)

• Home to Ghar Hira (Cave of Hira) where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation.

• Hike takes 45–60 mins; not recommended for elderly.

• View of Makkah from the top is breathtaking.

📌 Spiritual Tip: Reflect on the beginning of the Quran and the Prophet’s ﷺ mission.

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2️⃣ Jabal Thawr

• Location of Cave of Thawr, where the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) hid during Hijrah to Madinah.

• Deep symbolism of trust in Allah and protection.

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3️⃣ Mina, Arafat & Muzdalifah

• Known from Hajj, but meaningful for Umrah pilgrims too.

• Jabal Rahmah (Mount of Mercy) in Arafat is where Adam (AS) & Hawwa (AS) reunited and where the Prophet ﷺ gave his final sermon.

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4️⃣ Masjid al-Jinn

• Built on the spot where a group of jinn embraced Islam after listening to the Prophet ﷺ recite the Quran.

• Important to understand Islam’s universal message.

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5️⃣ Old Houses of the Sahaba

• Areas where Abu Bakr, Umar, and Ali (RA) once lived.

• Though rebuilt, tour guides can show you approximate locations.

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 Ziyarah in Madinah Munawwarah – Must-Visit Spots

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1️⃣ Masjid Quba

• First mosque built in Islam.

• The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever makes wudu at home then prays two rak‘ah in Masjid Quba will have the reward of an Umrah.”

• 10-minute drive from Masjid an-Nabawi.

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2️⃣ Masjid Qiblatain

• The mosque where the Qiblah was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah during prayer.

• Historic moment in Islamic history.

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3️⃣ Jabal Uhud & Martyrs of Uhud

• Site of the Battle of Uhud.

• Visit the graves of the Shuhada (martyrs), including Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA), the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ.

• Emotional, powerful moment for many.

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4️⃣ Masjid Al-Ghamama

• Located near Masjid an-Nabawi.

• The Prophet ﷺ offered Eid salah here.

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5️⃣ Date Farms of Madinah

• Beautiful and serene.

• Taste the famous Ajwa dates, a favorite of the Prophet ﷺ.

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📸 Express World Travel Ziyarah Tours Include:

✅ Air-conditioned private/group transport
✅ English/Urdu-speaking historical guides
✅ Stops for prayer and photos
✅ Family- and elderly-friendly scheduling
✅ Visits arranged in both Makkah & Madinah
✅ Ziyarah part of all our Umrah packages

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🛂 Bonus: Ziyarah Tips for USA/Canada Pilgrims