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'Beauty of the moment' captivates hearts of Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has documented the feelings and joy of Umrah performers in Makkah during their visits to historical and Islamic places that represent a cultural and civil heritage connected with the Prophetic biography and Islamic history.
Some of the most popular sites the pilgrims prefer to visit during their stay in the holy city include Jabal Al-Rahmah (Mountain of Mercy), Cave of Hira, Cave of Thawr, Namira and Mashar Haram mosques, and the Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba.
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