Mecca

Mecca located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam. As such it is forbidden for Non-Muslims to enter the city. Hajj,a pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam (Profession of Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage) and thus obligatory for all Muslims with the physical and financial ability to make it. Over ten million Muslims visit the city during the month of Dhu'l-Hijjah yearly. Visits outside this month are known as minor pilgrimages or Umrah, and while not compulsory are strongly encouraged. Pilgrimages to Mecca have been undertaken for over 2000 years. Before the Islamic tradition began, Mecca was visited by Christians and Jews alike as they visited the Kaaba.


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