Visit the Popular Islamic Sites During Your Umrah in February
The holy city of Makkah enjoys a pleasant climate from
the month of December until the end of February and these three months are
greatly preferred by the Muslims living in the United Kingdom (UK) to embark on
a journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their Umrah. Those who have missed
the months of December and January can still accomplish their Umrah or minor
pilgrimage in the month of February. If you are a Muslim residing in the UK,
you can plan your journey to Makkah in this month to fulfil your sacred
intention. You can also visit some important sites during your stay in this
holy city:
1. Makkah Gate: Also known
as the Quran Gate, this gate is located on the Makkah al-Mukkarramah road. It
is the entrance to Makkah and is the boundary of the area from where
non-Muslims are not permitted to enter. Designed by Dia Aziz Dia, it was built
in 1979 with the structure resembling the Quran resting on a book stand or
'rehal'. The number of days during Umrah
February packages offer for pilgrims can be utilised for visiting
this gate after sunset to witness its fascinating illuminations.
2. Ghar-e-Hira: This cave
on the Jabal-al-Noor mountain is about 3 kilometres away from Makkah and is the
place where the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him). In order to reach this cave, you have to climb more than a thousand
steps. Nearly 5,000 individuals visit Ghar-e-Hira in the Hajj season.
3. Masjid-e-Nimra: This mosque
is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had delivered his last
sermon to the Muslims who had arrived here for Hajj with him. Upon booking any
of the suitable February Umrah packages
with an extended stay in Makkah, you can visit this mosque with greater
convenience. Pilgrims arrive here from Mina on the 9th day of Dhu-al-Hijjah for
the most important part of the pilgrimage. They offer their Zuhr and Asr
prayers together in this mosque. Although its inner hall remains closed, the
courtyard area is available for offering the 'Nawafil' prayers.
4. Jannat al-Mu'alla: Located to
the north of Masjid al-Haram, this cemetery is the place where many of the
relatives of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) have been buried. Domes and
structures were built on the graves of prominent people in the years following
their burial.
5. Ghar al-Thawr: This is the
cave where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Abu Bakr took refuge from
the Quraish tribe while migrating to Madinah. It is located in the lower parts
of Makkah on a mountain called Jabal Thawr. When the Quraish tribe arrived at
the cave they saw that it had a spider web and nests of birds spread all over.
Upon seeing this, they moved on, thinking that there was no one other than
birds and spiders inside the cave. During your Umrah in February, you can explore this cave if you are spending a
considerable amount of time in the holy city.
You can click here
to read some important information on Umrah
packages and their benefits to the Muslims residing in the United
Kingdom.
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