Saudi Arabia continues to enhance accessibility for visitors and pilgrims, with the latest addition being a new cable car in Makkah. This exciting development will make the journey to the sacred Cave Hira much easier, offering a modern solution to what was once a challenging climb.

 

The cable car will travel through a four-kilometer stretch, rising approximately 600 meters above sea level, and will connect the cave to the Masjid Al Haram. This will significantly reduce the physical strain for visitors, particularly the elderly and people of determination, who previously had to navigate a steep, rocky path to reach the cave.

Cave Hira is of profound significance to Muslims worldwide, as it is the site where the first revelation of the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over 1,400 years ago. The new cable car project, currently in its final stages, is set to be operational by 2025. Until then, visitors can explore a life-size model of Cave Hira, offering a glimpse of what the real experience will soon entail.

Cave Hira

This project is part of a broader initiative under the Hira Cultural District, which will cover 67,000 square meters. In addition to the cable car, the district will also feature three new museums set to open in 2025, located in Jabal Omar. Alongside this, the Mount Thor Cultural District is also being developed, further enriching the pilgrimage experience in Makkah.

Saudi Arabia’s commitment to improving infrastructure and accessibility is evident in these developments, making religious journeys more accessible and comfortable for Muslims around the world. The cable car to Cave Hira is just one of the many ways the Kingdom is modernizing its services while preserving the spiritual essence of these sacred sites.