The only place in Saudi Arabia where Kiswa is traditionally made to mark the beginning of Hajj.
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The museum aims to educate the Muslim community on the architectural designs of the two holy mosques.
متحف الحرم شریف
This museum has a lot of historical artifacts from different eras.
The museum has an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts that all tell interesting tales of Mecca and its rich culture.
At the center of the grand mosque is the Kaaba, which according to Muslim traditions was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son, the Prophet Ishmael. Covered in black cloth, it is circled seven times by Muslim pilgrims and it is toward the Kaaba that Muslims face in the direction while performing Islamic prayers (Salat). The Black Stone set intact into the Kaaba's eastern cornerstone wall by Muhammad himself is an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. Many Muslim pilgrims while doing Tawaf try to kiss and touch the sacred stone; however, this usually requires a lot of effort because of crowding.
Science museum located in the Abraj Al-Bait towers.
Sacred Mosque
The holiest site in Mecca and Islam is Grand Mosque. The massive mosque is the world's largest mosque and can accommodate up to 2 million people at once. The mosque has been continuously expanded and still going through major expansion and renovation. This mosque is the focal point of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.