JABAL AL NOUR

Also known as the Mountain of Light, it is the place where the Prophet is said to have meditated to receive the first revelations. It is an important religious and pilgrimage site for many muslims across the world. The mountain is roughly 620 meters and one can take up a strenuous hike to visit the peak. The unique aspect of this mountain is that it looks as if two mountains are on top of each other and the top of the mountain is a mountainous desert.

The Saudi Arabian mountain range of Jabal Al-Nour is a place for you to visit and is one of the best places in Saudi Arabia, respected by Muslims and people of other religions. The spiritual, historical, and spiritual significance of this mountain to both Islam and Christianity contribute to its social relevance. While visiting you will come to know that the mountain is thought to have been mentioned more than 30 times in Islamic texts such as the Quran and Hadith (prophetic traditions).

On a religious level, Jabal Al-Nour is also significant as one of sacred peaks due to its proximity to Makkah. The mountain is also thought to be the location of Adam and Eve's sculpting, as well as the birthplace of Jesus that you can pay a visit to. The mountain is also the site of some of the most important religious and historical sites in Saudi Arabia such as Wadi Hof, which has numerous trees and has been described as the "lung" of Makkah. There is also significant archeological history at Jabal Al-Nour including a number of tombs dating back thousands of years ago that you will get to learn there.

Highlights

• Undertake a strenuous hike to reach the Hira Cave, a holy place for muslims across the world which is famed across the world.
• The view from up above is exquisite with the mountain offering a geographical relic which is picturesque.
• Visit the Grand Mosque, not too far from the vicinity of the mountain and explore the beautiful carvings and architectural embellishments.
• Delight your taste buds with the delectable cuisine served by neighbouring restaurants that are popular amongst tourists and locals alike.
• Feel like a royalty at the international hotels in the vicinity of the mountain that offer you luxury treatments and services.