Makkah: Mount Hira, situated northeast of Makkah, is a significant religious and historical site within the Islamic world. Known globally as the Mountain of Light (Jabal Al-Nour), this mountain is renowned for its spiritual and historical importance.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Mount Hira is home to the Cave of Hira, located near its 634-meter summit. This small sanctuary, which can only accommodate a few individuals at a time, was the retreat where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) engaged in solitary worship. It is also the site where he received the first revelation of the Holy Quran, marking the beginning of his prophetic mission.
Today, Mount Hira is a key destination for visitors, pilgrims, and scholars interested in the life of the Prophet. The mountain evokes the earliest moments of Islamic history and stands as a lasting testament to the dawn of the message of monotheism.