Saudi Arabia: Holy Quran Museum opens in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District

Mecca: Mecca Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz has inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District designed to enrich the religious and cultural experience of Makkah's residents and visitors.

Developed under the supervision and support of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, the museum seamlessly blends knowledge with modern technology to highlight the Holy Quran's significance as the primary source of guidance for Muslims.

Visitors can explore a collection of rare manuscripts, historical copies of the Holy Quran, and interactive visual displays illustrating the Quran's preservation throughout history.

Spanning about 67,000 sq. meters, the Hira Cultural District is a focal point for those keen to experience the spirit and history of Mecca. Centred on Mount Hira, where the first revelation descended, it includes various facilities designed to enhance the religious and educational experience.

Among them is the Revelation Exhibition, which offers an interactive portrayal of the descent of revelation, and another that allows visitors to ascend to Hira Cave which was the scene of the revelation.

Among the artifacts on display are a photographed copy of the Qur’an manuscript of Uthman bin Affan and several ancient stone inscriptions of Qur’anic verses.

The project also incorporates the Saudi Coffee Museum, the Cultural Library and Hira Park.

The Holy Qur’an Museum will remain open throughout Ramadan.