Mecca: The experience of climbing Mount Thawr

Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia



Discover the story of the Hijrah through an immersive interactive experience at Mount Thawr, one of Makkah’s most significant Islamic landmarks.

Highlights

  • Experience the story of the Hijrah through immersive technology
  • Discover the historical significance of Mount Thawr
  • Explore an interactive exhibition with visual storytelling
  • Visit one of Makkah’s most important Islamic landmarks
  • Access visitor facilities, shops, and cafés

Description

Embark on a unique experience following in the footsteps of history – Thawr Cave in Mecca. A historical site that represents the first stop in the migration, where the Prophet ﷺ and his companion Abu Bakr found refuge. The beginning of the transformation from this place began a new page in the history of the nation, a majestic spiritual journey that takes you back to the path of the Prophet’s migration, where the Prophet ﷺ and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, may God be pleased with him, walked. At the foot of Mount Thawr, south of Mecca. Here the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stayed for three nights, and from here a new chapter began. In the history of the nation. The area includes: Shops and stores, restaurants and cafes, gift shops. Basic service facilities, visitor center, restrooms, prayer rooms. Website experiments. Entry to the area is free. Experiments: Interactive Exhibition In this interactive exhibition, the events are relived as they happened, from moments of fear and resilience to scenes of sacrifice and certainty, through immersive technologies that recreate the most important milestones of migration in an impactful way. Experiment duration: 10 minutes Important note: Entry is for Muslims only.

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