Makkah

Makkah al Mukarramah, SA

10:05 pm, Apr 26, 2025

30°C

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Humidity: 34 %

Pressure: 1008 mb

Wind: 3 mph

Wind Gust: 3 mph

Clouds: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 5:52 am

Sunset: 6:43 pm

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Frequently asked questions

• GCC citizens (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) do not need a visa. • Other nationalities require a visa for entry, whether for tourism, Hajj, or Umrah.📌 Types of Visas: ✔ Umrah Visa: Available year-round. ✔ Hajj Visa: Issued only during the Hajj season (Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah). ✔ Tourist Visa: Allows travel to Makkah for non-Hajj and non-Umrah purposes for eligible countries.📌 Emergency Numbers in Makkah: 🚑 Ambulance: 997 | 🚔 Police: 999

🕋 For Umrah: Ramadan, Rabi' al-Thani, Sha'ban. 🕋 For Hajj: Dhu al-Hijjah. 🕋 For a quieter visit: The months between Hajj and Ramadan are less crowded.

• The official currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR). • Money can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, and ATMs, which are widely available.

🚖 Taxi: The most common mode of transport, bookable via Careem or Uber. 🚌 Buses: Available and more affordable than taxis.

• Yes, car rentals are available, but traffic congestion is common, especially during Umrah and Hajj seasons.

✈ UAE (Dubai - Jeddah): 2 - 2.5 hours. ✈ Egypt (Cairo - Jeddah): 2 - 3 hours. ✈ Qatar (Doha - Jeddah): 2 hours.

🕋 Masjid al-Haram – The holiest site in Islam. 🏔 Mount Arafat – Where pilgrims gather during Hajj. 🕋 Maqam Ibrahim – A significant site inside Masjid al-Haram. 💦 Zamzam Well – A sacred water source for Muslims. 🕌 Hira Cave & Quba Mosque – Historical sites linked to the Prophet's life.

• Yes, some stores offer tax refund services, and tax can be refunded at the airport upon departure.

• Yes, popular shopping places include: 🛍 Dates Market – Famous for dates and gifts. 🛍 Al-Ma’athar Market – Islamic clothing and accessories. 🛍 Makkah Mall – A modern shopping mall with various stores.

• Yes, visitors can travel to Madinah to visit Masjid an-Nabawi and other Islamic landmarks via car, bus, or flight.