Masjid al-Haram & Kaaba
المسجد الحرام
The holiest site of Islam, a vast mosque surrounding the Kaaba. It is the focal point of Muslim prayer and the core of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque in the world. At its center stands the black cubic Kaaba, toward which all Muslims face in prayer. Worshippers perform tawaf, circling the Kaaba seven times. The mosque also contains the Zamzam well for drinking water and the Sa'i corridor connecting the hills of Safa and Marwa. Both Umrah and Hajj rituals are completed here. It is open all day and free to enter, but only Muslims may enter Mecca. During Ramadan and the Hajj season, it is extremely crowded. Women should wear an abaya. Keep an eye on your belongings and stay hydrated.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Abraj Al Bait (Makkah Clock Royal Tower)
- Mosque of the Jinn
- Jannat al-Mu'alla
- Makkah Museum (Al-Zaher Palace)
- Jamarat Bridge
- Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave
- Jabal Thawr
- Masjid Aisha (Masjid at-Taneem)