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The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their... more » The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their sins. « less

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“Wonderful Experience”

Zam Zam Grand Suites

4 of 5 stars
Sabeeha
South Africa
Jul 15, 2008

Was there in April-May this year. Its a welly great hotel. The breakfast is fit for a king and queen. However there are some odd smells in the corridors I think that is due to people cooking food in...more

“Best place to stay in Makkah”

Zam Zam Grand Suites

5 of 5 stars
beauty_Makkah
BSB
Jun 27, 2008

I stayed in Sofitel/royal makkah in June 2007, well it is the best hotel/location I have stayed so far from my previous visits/umah/hajj to Makkah. Love the location - very near to HARAM and...more

“Nice Hotel...MashaAllaah!”

Zam Zam Grand Suites

4 of 5 stars
Umm-Ruhma
London
Jun 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is really good mashaAllaah, excellent room service, laundry and housekeeping...etc. Very close to the Haraam, also has a shopping mall downstairs, not that the shops are anything...more

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