Mecca

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This famous city is the birthplace of Muhammad, and a pilgrimage to it, known as the Hajj, is obligatory for all able Muslims. Mecca is home to the Kaaba, one of Islam's holiest sites and the direction of Muslim prayer, and thus Mecca is regarded as the holiest city in Islam.

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Category

Restricted-Access City

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

Known For

Holiest City in Islam
Famous Religious Attraction: Islam
Annual Ḥajj (Pilgrimage)
One of the most Important Sites of Pilgrimage & Religious Sites in the World

Day Trip from Major Cities

1 hour drive from Jeddah
4.5 hour drive from Medina

Location See on Google Map

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Special Info & Comments

Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the city

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