There are a lot of religious sites in the world that people want to visit. Be it of any religion, these holy places hold greater significance and are a source of gaining income for countries through tourism. Religion has always performed an essential part in people’s lives.
Religion has persisted in some way or another since the beginning of mankind. Doesn’t matter what one feels of particular assertions presented by a specific ideology, it is difficult to deny the value of religion. . Following is the list of most prominent Holy places and these are cultural artifacts:
Western Wall, Jerusalem (Judaism)
The Temple Mount in Jerusalem was where the Second Temple stood. Until it was demolished in 70 CE, is Judaism’s Holiest site. This wall is also called The Wailing Wall. It is Located in Jerusalem’s Old City, is a religious place of worship and remembrance for the Jewish population. It’s the only surviving portion of the retaining wall that surrounded the Temple Mount.
Ancient Jewish decrees officially restrict the believers from visiting the Temple Mount themselves, in order to avoid Jews from inadvertently passing into the Holy of Holies. Since the wall has become a component of a larger wall that protects the Muslim Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jews and Arabs have often fought over the ownership of the wall.
Shrine of Baháʼu’lláh, Acre, Israel (Baháʼí Faith)
The Bahá Faith, which is common but still mostly obscure in the West, embraces transparency and tolerance. True believers identify inherent meaning in all religious sects and strive for peace among all.
People of all religions love visiting this place and there are many travel companies that support tourism all around the world. When praying, the Bahá believers face the Shrine of Baháu’lláh, identical to how Muslims pray to face the Ka’bah. Pilgrims will frequently visit the Bahá World Centre in Haifa, which houses the faith’s main operational building.
Great Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Islam)
According to Islamic practice, the believers must pray five times a day while keeping their face towards the Kaaba, a square structured site in the middle of Mecca’s Great Mosque. . Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage to the House of Allah (SWT) that Muslims can perform any time depending upon their preference exempting the days of Hajj.
The Great Mosque, which has grown over the years, is now the world’s largest one. It also houses the Well of Zamzam. Which is believed to a holy source of drinking water. Non-Muslim tourists are not allowed to access Mecca. And face a penalty or expulsion from Saudi Arabia if they do.
To the north, the city of Medina is open to pilgrims and hosts Islam’s second sacred site, the mosque contains the Prophet Muhammad’s (P.B.U.H) tomb. Moreover, on regular days you can undertake the minor pilgrimage by obtaining Umrah packages with flights, and at the time of Hajj, you can go availing all-inclusive Hajj packages with the most reputed travel companies in order to make your pilgrimage peaceful and relaxing.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, India (Hinduism)
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in India. And is located on the west side of the Ganga river. Varanasi is a significant holiest site for Hindus.
Annually, millions of people flock to the river to take a bath. The golden domes of the temple gleam brightly in the sunlight. Artificial lighting exemplifies the temple building with a stunning variety of colors in the evening. It shows that this site is of greater value for Hindus.
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India (Sikhism)
The most substantial place of worship for the Sikh community. On hot summer days, the bright white marble of the nearby buildings reflects a divine light. The reddish embers shed a mesmerizing light on everything, accentuating the shrine’s golden appearance. Many galleries and exhibitions of Sikh history has seen at the adjacent Central Sikh Museum.
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Muslims in their lives try their best to undergo the pilgrimage to the House of Allah (SWT). Both Umrah and Hajj are great journey’s but Hajj is a mandated act. Embarking on a pilgrimage gives you a thorough understanding of Islam and the life of the Prophet (S.A.W). Being in front of Ka’bah and worshipping Allah Almighty is purest and beyond our expectations. Islam is a religion of peace and thus Muslims can acquire the peace of their body and mind by undertaking a journey to Allah’s House. If your intents are clear and pure Allah will surely guide you towards betterment and will bless you.
