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Mecca (/ ˈmɛkə /; officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, [a] commonly shortened to Makkah[b]) is the capital of Mecca Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and the holiest city according to Islam. [4] It is 70 km (43 mi) inland from Jeddah on the Red Sea, in a narrow valley 277 m (909 ft) above sea level.
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Mecca, city, western Saudi Arabia, located in the Ṣirāt Mountains, inland from the Red Sea coast. It is the holiest of Muslim cities. Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was born in Mecca, and it is toward this religious centre that Muslims turn five times daily in prayer (see qiblah). All devout and able Muslims attempt a hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Because it is sacred, only Muslims are allowed to enter the city.
In the 20th and 21st centuries the city underwent vast improvements. The area around the religious shrines was cleared, the mosque enlarged, housing and sanitation improved, and transportation facilities enhanced. As a result, Mecca can accommodate the continually increasing number of pilgrims, or hajjis. Area 10 square miles (26 square km). Pop. (2010) 1,534,731.
The population density in Mecca is high. Most of the people are concentrated in the old city, while densities in the modern residential areas are the lowest in the city. During the month of pilgrimage the city is swollen with one to two million worshippers from other parts of Saudi Arabia and from other Muslim countries. Entrance into Mecca is perm...
Summary – Facts about Mecca. Mecca is the holiest site for Muslims around the world. The city is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) and holds great significance in Islam due to its significance in Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) life. It is home to the Holy Kaaba and the world’s largest mosque (and clock face), which accommodates ...
Feb 10, 2024 · The sanctity of Mecca has been declared by Allah since the creation of the heavens and the earth. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Verily, this city (Mecca) is forbidden by Allah since He created the heavens and the earth. It is a forbidden city by the sanctification of Allah until the Day of Resurrection.”. – Muttafaqun ‘alaih.
Mecca, or Makkah, is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the final messenger of Allah. He was born in the Year of the Elephant, marking 570 AD on the Gregorian calendar. As the “Seal of the Prophets,” his mission was to convey Allah’s message to humanity. The revelation of the Quran and the establishment of Islamic teachings began ...
May 10, 2010 · Explore the sacred characteristics of Makkah, a city revered in Islam for its unparalleled significance as the Qiblah for prayers and the Mother of Cities. The Quran emphasizes Makkahs sanctity, urging believers to turn towards it in prayer and highlighting the multiplied rewards for good deeds performed there. Its unique status includes strict prohibitions against sins and violence, underscoring the city’s safety and sanctity. Makkah is not just a place of worship; its where supplications ...
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The Ka'aba is 40' cube style building made of granite, and rests on a marble base. Located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the most sacred site in Islam. The building predates Islam, and, according to Islamic tradition, the first building at the site was built by Abraham. The building has a mosque built around it, the Masjid al-Haram.
