Revelation Exhibition

An immersive exhibition at the foot of Mount Hira on the first revelation and the stories of the prophets, with a recreation of the Cave of Hira.

• Where: about 5.9 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its north-east side (21.45713, 39.86921)
• City: Makkah

History

The exhibition opened with the district in January 2023. Visual and sound installations tell the stories of the prophets from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ and show Makkah at the dawn of Islam: the Prophet's ﷺ seclusion in worship, the coming of Jibril and the support of Khadijah. The artefacts include a photographic copy of the Mushaf attributed to Uthman ibn Affan and early stone inscriptions bearing Quranic verses.

What to do there

• Follow the halls in order; allow about an hour.
• The cave recreation comes near the end — a good moment to reflect on the first verses of Surah al-'Alaq (96:1–5).

Tips for pilgrims

• Hours: Sat–Wed 7:30–23:30, Thu 7:30–01:00, Fri 15:30–01:00 (Makkah time).
• Buy tickets on Hi Hala before you come (about 25–30 SAR).
• Air-conditioned: a good stop in the midday heat, before or after the climb.

Nearby places

• Path to the Cave of Hira (start) — 60 m away
• Holy Quran Museum — 80 m away
• Hira Cultural District — 110 m away
• Cave of Hira — 1.0 km away

Sources

• Hi Hala: Revelation Exhibition
• Saudi Press Agency, November 2024
• Visit Saudi

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-26. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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