Category: Travel

Why is Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem so important to Muslims?

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Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem is the third Holiest site on the face of this planet for Muslims. It’s sanctity is so important in Islam that it is in fact mentioned by name in the Quran. Below is a  list of its importance to Muslims around the world. It is the third Holiest site after the two Holy Sanctuaries in Makkah and Madinah. 2. It was the second house of prayer established on earth, built 40 years after the Kaaba in Mecca.) 3. It was the first Qibla (direction of…

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

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Al-Masjid an-Nabawī ( ٱلْمَسْجِد ٱلنَّبَوِي‎, lit. ‘mosque of the Prophet’), known in English as the “Prophet’s Mosque”, is the second mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in Medina, after that of Quba, as well as the second largest mosque and holiest site in Islam, after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, in the Saudi region of the Hejaz. The mosque is located at the heart of Medina, and is a major site of pilgrimage that falls under the purview of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The current structure dates back to the early years of 1990s. The Prophet’s mosque is a place known to every true believer of Allah SWT and the…

Masjid Al Haram

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Masjid al-Haram ( ٱَلْمَسْجِدُ ٱلْحَرَامُ‎,), also known as the Grand Mosque or the Great Mosque of Mecca,  is a mosque enclosing the vicinity of the Kaaba in Mecca, in the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia. It is a site of pilgrimage in the Hajj, which every Muslim must do at least once in their lives if able, and is also the main phase for the ʿUmrah, the lesser pilgrimage that can be undertaken any time of the year. The rites of both pilgrimages include circumambulating the Kaaba within the mosque. The Great Mosque includes other important significant sites, including the Black Stone, the Zamzam Well, Maqam Ibrahim, and the hills…

Burj Khalifa (برج خليفة)

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The Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009. The building is named in honor of the former president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The building broke numerous height records, including its designation as the tallest building in the world. The critical reception of Burj Khalifa has been generally positive, and the building has received many awards

Saudi ministry launches online platform to streamline services for Hajj pilgrims

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The Saudi Ministry of Umrah and Hajj has launched its official planning, booking, and experience platform to streamline the services it offers to pilgrims traveling from abroad. The Nusuk gateway aims to make it easier for Hajj pilgrims to purchase service packages and obtain visas without the need to go through external agencies, while offering options to improve the religious and cultural experiences of worshippers visiting the Kingdom. Via the portal, the ministry has sought to provide equal opportunities for all Muslims wishing to perform Hajj. The service allows pilgrims…