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Mecca is important to Muslims for a number of reasons. The Prophet was from Mecca and returned there before his death. The Hira cave, on Jabal al-Nour, is reportedly where the Prophet received his first revelation.
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Since Dubai is the tourist mecca for the whole Arabic region, you can get the best bargain on all kinds of Arabian souvenirs. Typical souvenirs include copper coffeepots, metal food platters, carved wooden or leather stuffed camels, woollen camel bags and sheesha or glass water pipes.
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Festival Essentials Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East When: Mid Jan – Mid Feb What’s it about: Shop til you drop
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Frankincense was once held in as high esteem and value as gold, everywhere from Rome to India. The very burning of frankincense was a symbol of wealth; at the Emperor Nero’s funeral his wife burned more of the stuff than the whole of Arabia’s annual production.
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Muslims throughout the world celebrate this holy time by abstaining from food during the hours of daylight.
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