Makkah: Cultural Tour from Makkah

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Explore Makkah's rich Islamic history on a guided tour. Visit the Museum of Makkah, the Mosque of the Jinn, the Kiswa Factory, and the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in Islamic history at the Museum of Makkah
Explore the Mosque of the Jinn, a site mentioned in the Quran
Visit the Kiswa Factory and see how the Kaaba's covering is made
Discover the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture
See rare artifacts, including old Quran manuscripts and the Kaaba's door

Description

Begin your day with a visit to the Museum of Makkah. Explore its 7 halls, home to over 100,000 artifacts, including centuries-old manuscripts of the Holy Quran. Discover the rich history of Islamic culture and architecture. Next, visit the Mosque of the Jinn, a site mentioned in the Quran. Learn about the place where a large group of jinn gathered to listen to the Prophet’s recitation of the Quran and later embraced Islam. Continue to the Kiswa Factory, where the new black, pure-silk clothing for the Kaaba is made annually. Witness the intricate process of embroidery with silver wires painted with gold, featuring Quranic verses and supplications. Finally, explore the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture. Discover artifacts dating back to the era of Abdullah ibn Zubair, models of the Two Holy Mosques, the old door of the Kaaba, rare photos, and a copy of Uthman’s collection of the Quran.

Includes

Visit to the Museum of Makkah Visit to the Mosque of the Jinn Visit to the Kiswa Factory Visit to the Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Transportation Audio guiding Licensed English guide Entrance fees

Important Information

The tour is ideal for Muslims and Islamic history students. The museum contains over 100,000 artifacts. The Kiswa Factory employs 200 professionals for silk knitting and embroidery.