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Up to date Haram Imam Schedules If you're trying to figure out which Imam is leading the daily prayers in Makkah or Madinah click on the link https://haramainimams.com/ It's super…
If you're trying to figure out which Imam is leading the daily prayers in Makkah or Madinah, you should definitely bookmark this site: https://haramainimams.com/ It's super straightforward,…
This site gives you all the information about dates in Saudi Arabia. It is best to buy dates in Madinah rather than Makkah - as dates come mostly from Madinah to Makkah…
Al Baraka restaurant is located on Level 4 of the Clock Tower-behind Al Baik
Please click on link below for a map of the Masjid AL Haram. Insha Allah it will help you to orient yourself
The link provided below will give you all the information about this area and its significance
Read the history of the Mataf area and its present state. A beautiful area to do your salat especially Fazar, Magrib and Isha. May Allah grant every Muslim a chance to visit the holy lands
The beautiful Masjid al Haram has several beautiful gates and it takes a lot to familiarize oneself with all of them. A link provided below will be helpful Insha Allah
Prayer chairs are on trolleys in the walk ways inside the Haram. If you don't see any you could ask the workers in the area and they will gladly oblige. A small tip would be in order. Always check…
Low Priced stores and street vendors near the Haram • 2 riyal shop MAkkah — on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road in Ash Shubaikah. Good for inexpensive gifts, small essentials, and souvenirs. • Hadia w Ziada…
While everyone is very careful about one's passport one also needs to prepare in case of loss Our suggestions - keep a photocopy in every piece of luggage - a copy on your person - a photo in our…
Always carry a small card with emergency phone numbers • group leader • your companions • hotel number and name • phone number of applicable consular offices - get these before you leave home
Head to Bin Dawood Supermarket for things you forgot to bring along or need additional supplies. They have most items in stock. If you have a desire to eat fruits from back home - you may find them…
Medical Care Facilities in Haram Makkah for emergency services. When you go there always take your Passport and Umrah visa printout with you. Al-Haram Emergency Center No. 1 can be found on the…
Other Recommended medications to take with you Other than the medications that you take regularly medications for the following conditions would be helpful take along. Show the list to your…
PERSONAL MEDICATIONS Please make sure you carry all your medications with you with an extra supply. It would be best to have a written list of medications you use. Any allergies to medications…
The policy is a Council of Health Insurance- CHI -approved pilgrim plan designed for visitors performing Umrah. It runs for up to 90 days from entry and covers emergency events inside the Kingdom. Ba…
Prices of medications in general in Saudi Arabia are controlled. However the prices of generic medications are comparable to US prices. They are therefore more expensive compared to India, Sri Lanka…
All the following Al Nahdi pharmacies are near the Haram In front of King Fahd Gate, (Gate 79) Makkah Company for Construction Building open 24 hrs. Almessial Street, Makkah Company Building open…
Donate a wheel chair in Haram Makkah -sadaka jaria- Get continuous rewards ! https://haramainconnect.com/blogs/sadaqah-knowledge/how-to-donate-a-wheelchair-in-makkah-a-simple-meaningful-guide
Wheel chairs are available in the Haram - FREE for your use. Click on the link below for details WE WOULD APPRECIATE IF VISITORS WOULD POST MORE EACT DETAILS OF LOCATION. Jazakallahu Khairan Link:…
Around Haram you will see men with jackets and ID labels with wheel chairs. They charge between 150 - 200 SAR for their service. Always agree on a price before you sit in he chair. Also attempt to…
Best picks near the Haram • BREW92 — Clock Towers, P3. Specialty coffee, Spanish latte and cold brew. Very convenient if you're staying around Abraj Al Bait. • CAMEL STEP — Jabal Omar. One of my…
Check this link to learn all about dates before you buy. Link: https://thegccjournal.com/2026/03/15/saudi-date-varieties/ Point to note most dates in Makkah come from outside the city- Madinah…
To avoid clutter Restaurants are are listed in a separate drop down
Looking for karak chai? Try these places • Alqandeel Restaurant Ibrahim Al Khalil Street | Ibrahim Al Khalil, • Café moments …
• Bab Sharqi — Clock Tower (Abraj Al Bait). For baklava, Arabic sweets, petit fours, or something to take as a gift. • • B Laban — about 5 minutes from the Haram, for kunafa, pistachio ice…
Free food, dates, drinks are distributed from time to time and from different locations. We would appreciate if visitors to the site would post details. One could also ask the workers on the street…
• Al Asemah Ice Cream -Ajyad Street, near King Abdulaziz Gate Affordable, local-style layered ice-cream cups; commonly around 10–15 SAR according to recent visitor reports. • Al Samah Ice Cream…
• ABRAJ AL BAIT -CLOCK TOWER Basement Food Court — best for being very close to the Haram. It has Arabic, Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, Lebanese, Pakistani and many others including fast-food options…
If you're looking for fast food within walking distance of Masjid al-Haram, these are some of the best options: • Al Baik – The most popular Saudi fast-food chain, famous for fried chicken, shrimp,…
Toilets at Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque), Makkah are generally in facilities around the outer plazas rather than inside e the central prayer areas. side North — King Fahd side Toilet and wudu…
Please click on link below for a map of the Masjid AL Haram. Insha Allah it will help you to orient yourself
About hotels in Makkah - in Urdu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEghAdNDyZk
View this for General information - in Urdu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-LQ3d_aOrQ
Al Rajhi Bank is within half kilometer
Click on the link below to check currency exchange rates
Tauheed Restaurant is located in the Food Court in Clock Tower. Good food - portions are large so order carefully
Dar Al Tawhid https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/makkah/qcahd/hoteldetail Raffles Makkah Hotel https://www.raffles.com/makkah/ Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah …
PAKISTANI RESTAURANTS NEAR MASJID AL HARAM • FAISALABAD PAKISTANI RESTAURANT — Clock Tower / Abraj Al Bait area One of the most convenient choices if you're staying right by the Haram. Pakistani…
Low Priced stores and street vendors near the Haram • 2 riyal shop Mecca — on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road in Ash Shubaikah. Good for inexpensive gifts, small essentials, and…
Best family-suite options • Hilton Suites Jabal Omar Makkah —Very close to the Haram Multiple suite configurations Family-oriented; some suites have separate…
MID PRICED HOTELS NEAR HARAM • Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel ~7–10 min walk Good overall value • Al Shohada Hotel ~10–15 min walk Families & groups • Royal Majestic Hotel Makkah A few minutes' walk…
• Mohammad Hariri Hotel — Very close, with reviews mentioning roughly a 3–4 minute walk; mainly chosen for location and low price. • Dar Ul Habib Hotel — Around 10–13 minutes' walk according to…
BAYTOTI - For Chinese Cuisine Level P4 Makkah Tower Food Court Near Haram https://www.baytoti.com/ For directions use Interactive Maps from the search drop down for Makkah enter your location …
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MASJID AISHA A beautiful masjid to visit - also it is the point if you want to perform more than one Umrah.It is 5-7 kilometers from the Haram.It is a quick ride by taxi. It is better to take…
Another link for Ziyarat Makkah. Hope it is helpful
There are many wonderful and historic places to visit. A link to this site provides more information PLEASE post your own comments after you visit these sites so other visitors especially the first…
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