Umrah Day 05: Makkah Free and Easy

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(Fajar prayers at the roof top)

Day 05: 23/08/24 (Friday)
Route: Makkah Free and Easy
Hotel: Pullman ZamZam Hotel

This morning we performed Subuh prayers at Masjidil Haram roof top. There were construction works at the roof top and the prayer area has become smaller. There was no carpet provided as the weather was unpredictable and it rains on most evenings.

(Taking the escalator to the roof top)

(The Clock Tower viewed from King Fahd Escalator exit)

Breakfast was at the Al Zahra Restaurant. We had a sumptuous and filling breakfast to last till after Juma'at prayers. We were in Masjidil Haram two and a half hours before the azan. It was already nearly full when we arrived.

(Back at the hotel for a short rest)

(Full house at the cafe at 7.00 am)

(Sweet dessert after a heavy meal)

After Juma'at prayers, we had Kembara beef rendang and pilaf rice for lunch plus hard-boiled eggs from breakfast. Later we had coffee and crunchies for dessert.

(Reciting the quran before Juma'at Prayers)

(The ladies section of Masjidil Haram)

(The men's prayer area)

Maghrib and Isya' prayers were performed at Masjidil Haram roof top again where it was cooler and windy.

(Clear sky before sunset)

(Waiting for the Azan for Maghrib)

(The crowd at the roof top)

Dinner was again roti canai and beef curry at the Safwah Tower food court. Earlier before dinner, we purchased several abayas and jubah for the children and grand-children.

(Extra spicy lamb curry with roti canai)

(At our favorite restaurant)

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