Holiday Ayo - An unusual natural phenomenon occurring in the Mecca region, Saudi Arabia, has recently attracted world attention.

The mountains, which are usually barren and barren, suddenly turned lush and green after the area was hit by heavy rain in August 2024.

This appearance is in the spotlight of many parties, including tourists and tourism practitioners, because the changes in the mountain landscape are so dramatic.

Photos from the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) uploaded on September 6 show green grass growing abundantly in the mountains, making the view of Makkah look like a new natural tourist destination.

Usually known as a spiritual city that is a center of worship for Muslims, Makkah now has a new attraction that has the potential to boost the tourism sector.

This natural transformation arouses curiosity and admiration for many people. Domestic and international tourists started memes religious destinations, telapi juyd sevaydi utouriasi natural tourism, especially for those interested in this rare phenomenon.

These landscape changes were triggered by heavy rainfall, which hit most of Saudi Arabia, including Mecca and Medina, in August.

This heavy rain even caused flash floods in several areas in Medina. However, in Mecca, the positive effect can be seen from the growth of grass and green plants in the mountains.

This provides a new atmosphere that is in stark contrast to the desert image that is synonymous with the region.

This phenomenon of the green Makkah mountains is rare, making it even more attractive for tourists.

In several videos uploaded on social media, this area appears to be covered in a green expanse that is usually only seen in areas with a more humid climate.

This green condition is reported to only occur occasionally, especially during the rainy season. Even so, this year the greater intensity of rain has brought more dramatic changes to the natural landscape around Mecca.