Mecca, Makkah, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Mountain / Cave · N/A · Pre-Islamic - Present
Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light) is a mountain near Mecca in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. The mountain houses the Cave of Hira, which holds tremendous significance for Muslims throughout the world, as it is where the Islamic prophet Muhammad received his first revelation of the Quran.
Construction: Natural Formation – N/A
Founder: N/A
Key figures: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Angel Jibril (Gabriel)
Significance: Contains the Cave of Hira, where Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran.
- 610: First revelation received by Prophet Muhammad
Architectural styles: Natural
Materials: Granite
- Cave of Hira: A small cave about 3.7 meters in length and 1.6 meters in width.
- Summit View: Panoramic view of Mecca and the Holy Mosque.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Best to climb early morning or late evening to avoid heat.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Difficult. Steep climb requiring physical fitness.
Official site: http://www.sauditourism.sa
Address: Jabal al-Nour, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 21.4573, 39.859