The Kaaba is a cuboid-shaped building located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered to be the holiest site in Islam, and Muslims from all over the world face towards it during their daily prayers. The Kaaba is believed to have been originally built by the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael), and it has since undergone several reconstructions throughout history.
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The Kaaba is covered by a black silk and gold curtain called the Kiswa, which is replaced annually during the Islamic month of Dhu-al-Hijjah. The building is also surrounded by a large mosque called the Masjid al-Haram, which can accommodate millions of worshippers during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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