Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages in Saudi Arabia
A spiritual travel guide to Saudi Arabia, covering 3 holy places and pilgrimage destinations.
This guide lists 3 sacred sites in Saudi Arabia , connected to 2 spiritual traditions: Islam, Pre-Islamic Arabian Religion. 1 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 1 are archaeological sanctuaries of ancient faiths. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in Saudi Arabia
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, the Prophet's Mosque, holds the tomb of Muhammad. A key pilgrimage stop; the central holy area is for Muslims only.
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
Hegra near AlUla is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site, with more than a hundred Nabataean tombs and a rock sanctuary to the god Dushara.
Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba, Mecca
Masjid al-Haram in Mecca surrounds the Kaaba, the focus of Islamic prayer and the Hajj pilgrimage. Entry to Mecca is restricted to Muslims only.