Al Khālidīyah
District of Mecca
in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
21.427 and 39.826 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 21° 25' 35" and E 39° 49' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rial - SAR
Spoken languages:
Arabic
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:16 am and 4:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-20.783 and -138.550 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fakamaru
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Saudi Arabia in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Saudi Arabia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Al Khālidīyah

The district Al Khālidīyah of Mecca in Makkah Province is a district located in Saudi Arabia about 495 mi south-west of Riyadh, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al Bahah, Medina, Port Sudan, Abha and Baqim as Suq. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

32°C (89 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

32°C (89 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

32°C (90 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pullman Zamzam Makkah

Address
0,5 mi
Abraj Al Bait Complex King Abdel Aziz Endowment
21955 MAKKAH
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


InterContinental Hotels DAR AL TAWHID MAKKAH

Address
0,4 mi
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road,PO Box 2728
21955 MAKKAH
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Anjum Hotel Makkah

Address
0,9 mi
Umm Al Qura Street
Mekka
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Le Meridien Towers Makkah

Address
1,6 mi
PO BOX 9991 KUDAI ROAD
21955 Makkah
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Raffles Makkah Palace

Address
1,2 mi
King Abdul Aziz Endowment
21955 Makkah
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Makkah Grand Coral

Address
0,7 mi
Um Al Qura Ave
4384 Mekka
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Asala White Palace Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
Kudai Roundabout
Mecca
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Drnef Hotel Makkah

Address
2,7 mi
Third Ring Road
21955 Mecca
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Suites Makkah

Address
0,5 mi
Jabal Omar Ibrahim Al Khalil
21955 Makkah
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dar Al Raies Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
7088 Al Radwa St
24221 Mecca
Saudi Arabia

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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The City of Makkah Around Masjid al Haram

Published: January 09, 2012
Length: 23:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Micky Sakata

Arriving at the holiest mosque in Islam by taxi.


Friday Prayer at King Fahad Mosque Culver City, September 6, 2013 | Dhul-Qa`dah 1, 1434

Published: September 14, 2013
Length: 06:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IslamiCity

For more prayer semons at King Fahad Mosque visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBC054920DFD17F6F.


Sheikh Iqbal Lakhani - Riya (Show Off) - Friday Sermon at KFM Culver City, CA - 04/11/2014 AH

Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 51:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IslamiCity

For more prayer semons at King Fahad Mosque visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBC054920DFD17F6F.


Adhan In Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca KSA

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 17:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uloom Pao Aniego

Recited by Sheikh Ali Ahmad Mulla.


Mecca tunnel road

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 15:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eimz Macmod

04.26.13.


Medina Mecca Series - Jannatul Baqi

Published: January 19, 2014
Length: 37:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Md Rafiqul Islam

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Approching Quran - by Br. Jihad Turk - Friday Sermon at KFM Culver City, 01/24/2014

Published: February 01, 2014
Length: 13:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IslamiCity

For more prayer semons at King Fahad Mosque visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBC054920DFD17F6F.


UMROH 2013 NEEKOI TRAVEL-GUSROB

Published: April 11, 2013
Length: 22:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ROB VAN GUSROB


Makkah Hotels near Masjid Al-Haram (Kaaba), Makkah

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 01:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: fawad alam

This is a video about Hotels near Masjid Haram, Kaaba, in Mecca (Makkah). It gives an idea of hotels near walking distance from Al-Haram Mosque.


Jeddah Museum - Mecca Medina Series

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 40:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Md Rafiqul Islam

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Black Stone

The Black Stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building toward which Muslims pray, in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is revered by Muslims as an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. The stone was venerated at the Kaaba in pre-Islamic pagan times. It was set intact into the Kaaba's wall by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the year 605 A.D. , five years before his first revelation.

Located at 21.4225, 39.8263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamic pilgrimages, Mecca, Stones, Sacred rocks, Hajj, Kaaba

Ajyad Fortress

The Ajyad Fortress was an Ottoman citadel which stood on a hill overlooking the Grand Mosque of Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia. Built in the late 18th century, it was destroyed by the Saudi government in 2002 for commercial development of the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, sparking global outcry.

Located at 21.4189, 39.8264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Saudi Arabia, Ottoman fortifications, Buildings and structures in Mecca, Demolished buildings and structures, Infrastructure completed in 1781, Former fortresses

Hira

Hira or the Cave of Hira (غار حراء Ġār Ḥirāʾ ) is a cave about 2 mi from Mecca, on the mountain named Jabal al-Nour in the Hejaz region of present day Saudi Arabia. The cave itself is about 12 ft in length and 5 ft 3 in in width. It is notable for being the location where Muslims believe Muhammad received his first revelations from God through the angel Jabril, also known as Gabriel to Christians.

Located at 21.4576, 39.8594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Saudi Arabia, Genes mutated in mice

Al-Safa and Al-Marwah

Al-Safa and Al-Marwah (Safa and Marwah) are two small mountains now located in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia between which Muslims travel back and forth seven times during the ritual pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah.

Located at 21.4236, 39.8272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamic pilgrimages, Hajj, Mecca

2006 Mecca hostel collapse

The 2006 Mecca hostel collapse occurred in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 5 January 2006. A hostel housing Muslim pilgrims performing Hajj collapsed, killing 76 people and injuring 62.

Located at 21.416, 39.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hajj, Mecca, Disasters in Saudi Arabia, 2006 disasters, 2006 in Saudi Arabia, Collapsed buildings

Mina, Saudi Arabia

Mina (Also known as the Tent City) is a neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia. It is situated 5 kilometers to the east of the Holy city of Mecca. It stands on the road from Mecca's city centre to the Hill of Arafat. It covers an area of approximately 20 km². Mina is best known for the role it plays during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. There are more than 100,000 air-conditioned tents which provide temporary accommodation to visiting pilgrims.

Located at 21.4133, 39.8933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Saudi Arabia, Hajj

Jamaraat Bridge

The Jamaraat Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Mina, Saudi Arabia near Mecca used by Muslims during the stoning of the devil ritual of the Hajj. The bridge was originally constructed in 1963, and has been expanded several times since then. The purpose of the bridge is to enable pilgrims to throw stones at the three jamrah pillars from either the ground level or from the bridge. The pillars extend up through three openings in the bridge. Until 2006 the bridge had a single tier (i.e.

Located at 21.4214, 39.8728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hajj, Buildings and structures in Mecca, Bridges in Saudi Arabia, Bridges completed in 1963

Muzdalifah

Muzdalifah is an open, level area near Mecca in Saudi Arabia associated with the Hajj. It lies just southeast of Mina on the route between Mina and Arafat. Each year on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, after an afternoon of prayer at Arafat, Muslim pilgrims visit Muzdalifah in the evening. Because of over-crowding, the pilgrims sometimes do not arrive there until late at night.

Located at 21.3925, 39.9378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hajj

PIA Flight 740

Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK740 was a Boeing 707-340C that crashed after takeoff from Jeddah International Airport on 26 November 1979. Flight PK740 departed Jeddah at 01:29 for a flight to Karachi after pilgrimage. The aircraft was climbing to FL370 (37,000 feet) when, at 01:47, a stewardess reported a fire near the aft cabin passenger door. The crew started a descent from FL300 and were cleared to descend to 4,000 feet.

Located at 21.5, 39.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aviation accidents and incidents in 1979, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by in-flight fires, Aviation accidents and incidents in Saudi Arabia, 1979 in Saudi Arabia, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Pakistan International Airlines accidents and incidents, 1979 in Pakistan

Jabal Thawr

Jabal Thawr is the name of a mountain in Saudi Arabia, located in the lower part of Mecca to the south of the district of Misfalah.

Located at 21.3833, 39.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Saudi Arabia

2002 Mecca girls' school fire

On March 11, 2002, a fire at a girls' school in Mecca, Saudi Arabia killed fifteen people, all young girls. The event was especially notable due to complaints that Saudi Arabia's "religious police" stopped schoolgirls from leaving the burning building and hindered rescue workers because the girls were not wearing correct Islamic dress.

Located at 21.416, 39.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2002 fires, Mass murder in 2002, School fires, Islam in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian society, 2002 in Saudi Arabia, Disasters in Saudi Arabia, Women's rights in Saudi Arabia

List of largest mosques

This is a list of mosques that accommodate at least 5000 worshipers. The default listing is alphabetical; to sort using different criteria, click on the desired column headers. Note that determining exactly what should be included when calculating area is a highly subjective assessment, and the figures given here adhere to no common standard.

Located at 21.4219, 39.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques, Lists of Islamic buildings and structures, Superlatives in religion, Lists of largest buildings and structures

Climate of Mecca

Mecca features an arid climate. Mecca retains its warm temperature in winter, which can range from 18 °C at night to 30 °C in the day. Summer temperatures are considered very hot often being over 40 °C during the day dropping to 30 °C at night. Unlike other n cities, Mecca retains its warm temperature in winter, which can range from 17 °C at midnight to 25 °C in the afternoon. Summer temperatures are considered very hot and break the 40 °C mark in the afternoon dropping to 30 °C in the evening.

Located at 21.4167, 39.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Climate by city, Mecca

Al Ghassalah

Al Ghassalah is a neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia.

Located at 21.45, 39.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Mecca

Al Iskan

Al Iskan is a neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia.

Located at 21.4, 39.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Mecca

Jarwal (Mecca neighborhood)

Jarwal is a neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia.

Located at 21.4333, 39.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Mecca