Vlogger Exposes Lots of Trash Littering at Cave of Hira

November 24, 2025

Social media creator documents piles of litter at the site where Prophet Muhammad PBUH received the first Quranic revelations.

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Site holds importance as Quran revelation location
Cave of Hira found littered with trash left by visitors
Vlogger emphasizes individual responsibility for cleanliness

MAKKAH — A social media vlogger has documented alarming amounts of trash at the Cave of Hira, the mountain grotto where Prophet Muhammad PBUH received his first Quranic revelations.

The footage shows discarded water bottles, food wrappers, and other waste scattered around.

The creator, known as Bike Mate PK on Facebook, expressed deep frustration at the disregard shown by some visitors to the sacred location.

“This is not a government-related issue,” the vlogger emphasized in the video, clearly stating that the litter problem stems solely from pilgrims rather than administrative neglect.
Bike Mate PK (Vlogger)

The video repeatedly highlights the contradiction between the site’s spiritual importance and the irresponsible behavior of some visitors.

The vlogger questioned why people would desecrate such a holy place and urged future visitors to show greater respect by properly disposing of their waste.

The Cave of Hira, located in Jabal al-Nour near Makkah, represents where the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad PBUH during Ramadan.

The site draws thousands of pilgrims annually who climb the rugged path to experience this important Islamic historical location.

The vlogger connected cleanliness with religious reverence, noting that maintaining the site’s purity reflects respect for Allah and the Prophet’s sacred spaces.

The footage has sparked online discussions about visitor responsibility and the need for greater environmental awareness among pilgrims.

While acknowledging the Saudi government’s extensive efforts in maintaining holy sites, the vlogger stressed that individual accountability remains crucial for preserving these locations’ sanctity.

Maisah

Maisah is a Muslimah and journalist for The Islamic Information based in Indonesia. Studying Law at Maritime University of Raja Ali Haji. She believes in the power of words and hopes that her articles will positively impact all of her readers.