Mecca: Islam’s Holiest City

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Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba and the site of the annual Hajj pilgrimage which attracts millions each year. The city is home to a number of sites which are deeply significant to Islamic faith and culture, making Mecca a central destination for Muslims around the world.

Masjid al-Haram, the Great Mosque, is the largest mosque in the world. It surrounds the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. Pilgrims perform Tawaf by circling the Kaaba during Hajj and Umrah.
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped structure located within the Masjid al-Haram, is the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims worldwide and a focal point for the Hajj pilgrimage.
Mount Arafat is a significant site during Hajj, where pilgrims gather for prayer and reflection on the Day of Arafat, the second day of the pilgrimage.
Mina is a city that serves as a temporary encampment for pilgrims during Hajj. It is known for the symbolic stoning of the devil at the Jamaraat.
Masjid al-Nabawi, the mosque built on the site of the Prophet Muhammad’s house, is located in Medina, but is often visited by pilgrims traveling to Mecca.
The Hira Cave located on the Mountain of Light is where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from the Angel Gabriel.
The Thur Mountain is known for the cave where the Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr took refuge during their migration to Medina.
Zamzam Well is a sacred well located within the Masjid al-Haram, believed to be a miraculous source of water that sprang up for Hagar and her son Ishmael.
Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy) is a hill on the Plain of Arafat where pilgrims gather to pray during Hajj, symbolizing the mercy of Allah.

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