The joint Umrah delegation organized by the Qatari Cultural Center for the Blind and the Qatari Cultural Center for the Deaf has arrived in Makkah Al-Mukarramah to perform Umrah rituals. The trip was supported by Qatar Charity, the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, and the Afif Charity Foundation.
The initiative reflects the two centers’ commitment to enhancing social and spiritual inclusion, enabling persons with visual and hearing disabilities to perform their religious duties in an accessible environment tailored to their needs. It also aims to integrate participants into educational and cultural experiences that enrich their spiritual and intellectual perspectives.
The program included a number of field visits in Makkah, notably a visit to the Revelation Exhibition – Hira Cave, which offers an immersive audio-visual experience documenting the story of the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The exhibition also presents aspects of Makkah’s social life during the early days of Islam. It provides an integrated narrative about the Hira Cave, where the Prophet used to retreat for worship and contemplation, located east of Makkah at an altitude of approximately 634 meters atop Jabal Al-Noor.
The exhibition features advanced interactive technology illustrating the social and cultural context of the revelation, highlighting key figures such as Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (may Allah be pleased with her) and Angel Jibreel (Gabriel, peace be upon him), through a compelling visual and auditory presentation that deepens visitors’ understanding.
The delegation also visited the Qur’an Exhibition, the first museum dedicated to showcasing the history of the Holy Qur’an and its preservation, located within the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. The museum offers a unique interactive experience that highlights the greatness of the Qur’an and its influence on Muslim life, featuring modern exhibition halls equipped with the latest technologies, as well as rare manuscripts and historical copies of the Qur’an. This makes it an essential educational and cultural stop along the journey.