A part of tourism in Saudi Arabia consists of pilgrims visiting holy sites for their historic significance rather than any religious obligation. Saudi Arabia is the second biggest tourist destination in the Middle East with over 16 million visiting in 2017. Pasban Travel (Pvt) Ltd. Travel and Tours Make the most of your spiritual journey to Makkah and Madinah Saudi Arabia with side trips and excursions. Your tour operator will take you to sites along the pilgrimage route, such as Mina and Arafat. Another must-see city is Madinah, the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wa aalihi wasallam) and the home of the magnificent Al Masjid An Nabawi – the Prophet’s Mosque. With a group or on your own, whether you have an extra hour or a full day in the Kingdom, discover all of the things to see in Makkah and its many remarkable places.

Short Story Makkah
Mecca, in a desert valley in western Saudi Arabia, is Islam’s holiest city, as it’s the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the faith itself. Only Muslims are allowed in the city, with millions arriving for the annual Hajj (pilgrimage). Dating from the 7th century, the central Masjid al-Haram (Sacred Mosque) surrounds the Kaaba, the cloth-covered cubic structure that’s Islam’s most sacred shrine.