Mecca, Saudi Arabia Overview

The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their... more » The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their sins. « less
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InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid

4 of 5 stars
Blackburn
May 16, 2008

Booked the hotel through a Hajj agent based in Preston. I was paying more for my Hajj trip than most of the people but it was well worth the money. The hotel was ideal for me as I had my elderly...more

Zam Zam Grand Suites

May 16, 2008

The hotel is still under construction, so you will witness alot of construction work going on. We had a kaaba view double suite room but to be honest, we really had to strain our neck in the window to...more

Zam Zam Grand Suites

4 of 5 stars
Alexandria
May 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel is excellent... the food is great,,, especially the hot breakfast buffet,,, try the Lunch or dinner buffet,,, it is a must,,, avoid the disappointing local restaurants... indulge yourself in...more

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