A Spiritual Journey: Visiting Islamic Landmarks During Ramadan

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Can a better combination exist than the sacred month of Ramadan and an Umrah journey? Muslims deeply value the sanctity of Ramadan and the significant rewards associated with the voluntary pilgrimage. This sacred combination gives you the most soul-lifting and faith-reviving pilgrimage that will change your life significantly. Unless you do it once, you will never know the ethereal experience of visiting Islamic landmarks during Ramadan.

Visiting Islamic Landmarks During Ramadan
Visiting Islamic Landmarks during Ramadan

Ramadan is the most in-demand season to perform Umrah for a reason. The rewards and blessings of performing this sacred worship art are multiplied during the holy month. The biggest reward is that you get a reward equivalent to performing the mandatory Hajj while performing Umrah during the fasting month. If you have a clear idea of all these rewards and have booked Ramadan Umrah packages from the USA, here is a guide on unmissable Islamic landmarks that you should add to your itinerary.

Must-Visit Islamic Landmarks in Saudi Arabia During Ramadan

The Holy Kaabah

This cubic structure and its religious significance are unmatched because it is the most regarded landmark in Islam. Every year, millions of lucky Muslims gather around this cubic structure and perform Tawaf around it to complete their Hajj and Umrah. All the Muslims claim that the exemplary feeling of being at this landmark is nothing like they have experienced before and brings them the closest to the Almighty.

Safa and Marwah

The two sacred hills of Mecca, Safa and Marwah, are unmissable because you cannot perform your pilgrimage without visiting them. It is one of the obligatory rituals of both Hajj and Umrah to perform Sa’i at these hills, making seven rounds between them while supplicating. These hills hold a huge lesson for Muslims, linked to the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) wife, Hajar, and their son, Prophet Ismail (AS). This landmark teaches you to put your faith in the Almighty, who will ease your suffering through his divine miracles and never leave you alone in any hardships.

Mount Arafat

Another one of the most sacred landmarks in Saudi Arabia, located near Mecca, is this glorious hill called Mount Arafat. A prominent Hajj site with numerous Islamic historical instances associated with it, this landmark promises a faith-reviving experience. During the Hajj, pilgrims gather at this mountain and spend their day in supplication. This day in Hajj is also called the Day of Arafat and is quite significant for all Muslims. Even Muslims who cannot go on the pilgrimage spend their day in supplication to ask for the Almighty’s blessings and forgiveness. Therefore, you must experience this remarkable landmark’s spirituality while exploring Islamic landmarks in the blessed fasting month.

Masjid an-Nabwi

It is impossible for Muslims to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj or Umrah without visiting this incredible and sacred landmark. The exceptional rewards of praying at this mosque make it tempting enough not to miss out on any chance to visit it. You will be surprised to know it is a thousand times more rewarding than praying at any other mosque. Also, you can only imagine how this reward will increase with the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan. Also, this is where our Prophet (SAW) rests, so why would any Muslim’s heart not yearn to be at this incredible landmark? 

Jabal Thawr

Have you heard about the miraculous story of the Prophet (SAW) hiding in a cave and the Almighty helping Him with his divine powers? This is quite a familiar story that all Muslims grow up hearing. Jabal Thawr is the site of this miracle where the Almighty saves his beloved Prophet (SAW) from the infidels of Mecca. Because of its remarkable history, this landmark is an unmissable site if you want to journey through the most sacred and historic sites around the country while performing your Umrah in Ramadan. 

Masjid Taneem 

Named after the Prophet’s (SAW) wife, Hazrat Aisha (RA), who stayed at this point to enter the state of Ihram, this mosque is one of the most prominent ones in Mecca. It receives millions of pilgrims annually as it is one of the Miqat sites. The Miqat site is where pilgrims enter their Ihram state before arriving at Masjid al-Haram for their Hajj or Umrah.  So, you will indeed have a spiritually enlightening experience at this mosque, especially if you visit it to observe your Ihram.

Masjid Quba

Would any Muslim ever want to miss out on the chance to visit and pray at a mosque where the Prophet (SAW) prayed frequently in congregation with his companions? Being the earliest mosque of Islam, Masjid Quba has hosted many prayers offered and led by the Prophet (SAW). Praying at this mosque yields exceptional rewards that might also tempt you. So, once in Medina, don’t miss out on this Islamic landmark that promises a soul-lifting experience.

Summing Up

The fortunate Muslims who have already got their Umrah visa and are planning their spiritual retreat in the Holy month of Ramadan might have started preparing for the journey. There is no denying that nothing can be better than a chance to be the Almighty’s guest in this blessed month. Visiting Islamic landmarks during Ramadan is also the most enlightening experience, enabling you to learn much about Islam and increase your faith. So, prepare for the most faith-reviving and blessed Umrah journey in Ramadan. 

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