Sacred Sites of Saudi Arabia
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Al-Masjid al-Haram (The Holy Mosque), Mecca The holiest mosque in the world is this huge marble complex that has come far from its humble beginnings in the 7th century. Today, it can accommodate up to 820,000 worshippers during the Hajj. Article | Photo Gallery |
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The Ka'ba and Black Stone, Mecca The focal point of the al-Haram Mosque, the Hajj, and Muslim prayers worldwide, the cubical Ka'ba and its Black Stone have a fascinating history. Article | Photo Gallery |
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The Prophet's Mosque, Medina This huge mosque stands over the site of the Prophet Muhammad's house and tomb and is the second holiest mosque after al-Haram in Mecca. Article | Photo Gallery |
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Quba Mosque, Medina The Quba Mosque in Medina stands on the site of the oldest mosque in the world, which was built by the Prophet Muhammad during the Hijra. |
| Mount Arafat Site of one of the rituals of the Hajj. |
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| Nabatean Tombs of Madain Sahreha Rock-carved tombs carved by the Nabateans, who also built the more famous city of Petra, Jordan. |
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| Floating Mosque of Jeddah A gleaming white mosque that seems to float on the water in the large city of Jeddah. |
