Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave
جبل النور وغار حراء
The mountain where the cave of the Prophet Muhammad's first revelation is located. The climb takes 1–2 hours, and from the top you can see the city of Mecca.
Jabal al-Nour, or Mount of Light, lies about 4 km northeast of Mecca and rises about 640 meters. Near its summit is Hira Cave, where the Prophet Muhammad first received revelations of the Quran. The climb involves about 1,700 stone steps and takes 1–2 hours one way. The cave entrance is narrow and requires queuing. From the summit you can see the Grand Mosque and the Clock Tower. At the foot of the mountain, the Hira Cultural District has an exhibition hall about the revelation. It is best to set out in the early morning or evening. Bring plenty of water and wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hira Cultural District
- Jamarat Bridge
- Jannat al-Mu'alla
- Mosque of the Jinn
- Masjid al-Haram & Kaaba
- Abraj Al Bait (Makkah Clock Royal Tower)
- Makkah Museum (Al-Zaher Palace)
- Mina