Hira

Hira ( ) or the Cave of Hira (غار حراء ) is a cave near Mecca, on the mountain named Jabal Al-Nūr in the Hejaz region of present-day Saudi Arabia. The cave itself is about in length and in width.http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/SM_tsn/ch1s7.html
It is notable for being the location where Muslims believe Muhammad received his first revelations from God (Allah) through the angel Gabriel, also known as Jibreel to Muslims.http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/SM_tsn/ch1s7.html
Many Muslims will climb up to the cave Hira to see the place where Prophet Muhammed received the first revelation of the Qu'ran on the Night of Power.
== External links ==
*In pictures: Hajj preparations Pictures #4 and #5 are of Jabal an-Nūr and the Hira cave.
*In the Cave of Hira’
==References==
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