The moonlight lights up the holy city of Makkah as the Muslim pilgrims, gathered from across the globe, face the magnificent Holy Kaaba in awe and admiration. Staring at the Kaaba, the world and its life is left forgotten, belittled by the divinity that encompasses the place.

The city of Makkah is known for its religious significance amongst Muslims across the globe, but other than its sanctity the place is an archaeological treasure with monuments that date back several centuries.

A clock tower was recently built near the Holy Kaaba which is a brilliant piece of masonry. Although Makkah has been expanding with novel architecture and construction taking place, one can still feel the essence of the religion that rose some 1400 years ago.

Even with the mountainous terrain and extreme weather conditions of Makkah, there is a constant influx of worshipers making their way into the city, with reverence and undying devotion.

The Holy Kaaba is the most sacred place for Muslims where Hajj, Umrah and other religious duties are performed. Holy Kaaba was first raised by Prophet Abraham and then multiple modifications and changes were made to it.

In the wilderness of Wadi-e-Jinn, a camel quenches its thirst in the semi oasis.

A beautiful view of Wadi-e-Jinn, which is an important place in Arab peninsula.

A historical mosque in Madina.

A view of the hotel in Mecca.

The world’s largest clock tower in Makkah. At night, over two million LEDs illuminate the tower clock making it legible from distances of over eight kilometers.

The beautiful depictions of 99 names of Allah.

A view of Jabal-e-Uhad or Mount of Uhad, located four kilometers away on the east of Madina. The mount is more than seven km long. The great Battle of Uhad was fought here and the grave of Hazrat Hamza ( May Allah Be Pleased with him) is also located on the foothills of Uhad.

The historical Masjid-e-Quba.

Reception area of a hotel in Makkah.

An aerial view from the hotel.

The courtyard leading to the exhibition of 99 names of Allah.

A view of Masjid-e-Quba.

The self-opening umbrellas at Masjid-al-Haram. They can be see at different places in the courtyard.

Another view of Wadi-e-Jinn.

A view of Masjid-e-Juma, it’s the mosque where Holy Prophet (PBUH) offered his first Friday prayers after migration from Makkah to Madinah.

A self-portrait in a hotel in Madina. Madina is one of the oldest city's in the world governed by several rulers and tribes. The city is now the second holiest place for Muslims around the world.