Makkah is much more than a destination for performing Umrah. Every mountain, valley, mosque, and historic site around the city carries a story connected to the early days of Islam. While Ziyaraat are not an obligatory part of Umrah, visiting these places can give pilgrims a deeper appreciation of the sacrifices, struggles, and remarkable events that shaped Islamic history. If you have some free time during your Umrah journey, consider visiting these important Ziyaraat places in and around Makkah. Jabal Al-Noor and Cave of Hira Jabal Al-Noor, meaning the “Mountain of Light,” is one of the most famous historic mountains in Makkah. At its summit is the Cave of Hira,.