The Historic Mosque of Mina
Masjid Al-Khaif, also known as the Mosque of the Tent, is a historic mosque located in Mina, near the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to accommodate over 50,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque is of great religious significance to Muslims, as it is believed to have been built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Prophet Ismail (Ishmael) over 4000 years ago. The mosque was rebuilt several times throughout history, most recently in the 20th century.
Suggested Duration - 1-2 hours
During the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, millions of Muslims visit the mosque to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. The mosque is also open for regular daily prayers throughout the year.
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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