Cave of Hira

The famous Cave of Hira holds a huge significance. It is located in Jabal an-Nour, a mountain in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent a long time meditating and it is also in this same location that he received the first revelation. The Cave of Hira is a must-visit for pilgrims on Umrah or Hajj when in Makkah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The two-hour hike that includes 1,750 steps to reach the cave is well worth it for every brother or sister who wants to see this sacred place.