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When travelling by taxi to the airport from Makkah be specific which Terminal you want to go. There are two main Terminals - Terminal 1 ( formerly South ) and North terminal. Terminal 1 is the main terminal I had the experience of being taken to the wrong Terminal and ended up paying extra as the other terminal was quite a distance - between the two - 19 kilometers - and I felt sorry for the driver
Wheel chairs are available in the Haram - free for your use. Click on the link below for details
Double Tree by Hilton in Jabal Omar is amid price range hotel
Check this link to learn all about dates before you buy https://houseofsaud.com/travel/saudi-dates-guide/
Read about the making of Kiswa https://gulfmagazine.co/kiswa-factory-of-the-holy-kaaba/
Read what is written on the Kiswa. https://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/what-is-written-on-kiswa-of-kaaba/
Double Tree by Hilton in Jabal Omar is amid price range hotel https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/makdmdi-doubletree-jabal-omar-makkah/
There are 210 gates to the Haram. A link below gives names and information for may of them
A link is added which provides details of this blessed place. You may post any other details - it will be much appreciated
After you finish Saiee at Marwah males need to either clip their hair or do a complete shave. To clip your hair (taqsir)it would have been best to bring a little scissor with you. If you do not have one there are lots of pilgrims at this spot who will gladly oblige and lend you theirs. If you would rather shave (halq) click on the link below for further details
Masjid Ayesha is a beautiful masjid 7-8 kilometers from the Haram, It is one of the most frequently visited masjid it takes about 10 -20 minutes by taxi, longer by bus Taxi cost 20- 40 SAR one way and 40-60 SAR return with a short stay Buses cost 4 SAR per person , takes a longer time. Also one has to walk to Jarwal Bus terminal. If you are a family it is best to take a taxi. Always remember to agree on a price before the ride. Best to have small notes to pay for the ride Please click on the link for more details.
There are many historical places to visit. A link is provided below for alist
I just had to share a recommendation for the Khabsa Hashi Restaurant for anyone visiting the area. I randomly found it about 45 minutes before suhoor and I was completely blown away by the camel AKA hashi khabsa rice. The meat and rice were so flavorful and cooked to perfection, and it wasn't spicy at all, perfect for a filling suhoor meal (atleast for me). Warning: the portions are massive! Amazing value for money. I loved it so much that if I make a return trip Insha'Allah I know I'll be eating here a few times. Don't skip this place!
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