Pre-Ramadan Virtual Tour of Mecca and the Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque)
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Tickets ($20.73) here.
Join a live guide as we take a virtual and historic tour of Mecca and the mosque
About this Event
From the comforts of your own home, take a virtual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Though the site of Mohammed’s birthplace is strictly off-limits to much of the world, this evening we will virtually experience Islam’s holiest city and most revered mosque.
The pillars of Islam require all Muslims to partake in the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca. While visiting this holy city, we will learn about its ancient history as we also take a modern-day virtual tour through its streets and epicenters such as the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam Of course, we will a special virtual visit to the site of Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Mosque and ultimate destination in the Hajj.
In addition, with the holy period of Ramadan beginning in a few days, we will explore its history, traditions, and observances.
Note: All Zoom links to attend the tour will be sent 5 to 10 minutes before the event (to the email you register with).
EVENT START TIME IS BASED ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). If this does not work for you, if you pre-purchase you can request a temporary recording on the following day.
