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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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Mercure Umm Al Qura

Sep 1, 2008

I did stay for three nights with my family in Mercure Grand Umm Al Qura , really nice rooms equipped with good confort , i didn't have problems to reach The Haram , only about 800 meter ( about 10...more

Hilton Makkah

4 of 5 stars
Karachi, Pakistan
Aug 24, 2008

Everything was great about this hotel, especially the location. It was walking distance to the haram and in fact when there was rush you could pray inside the hotel and still 'count'! There was a good...more

Hilton Makkah

5 of 5 stars
selma123
Aug 23, 2008

The hotel staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. 2 minute walking distance to the haram. Definitely a place to stay when u go for umrah or hajj. Breakfast was fantastic!!! more

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