Mecca , Arabic Makkah, ancient Bakkah ,city, western Saudi Arabia, located in the Sirat Mountains, Island from the Red Sea coast. It is the holiest of Muslim cities. Muhammad, the founder of Islam.He was born in Mecca and It is towards this religious centre that Muslims turn five times daily in prayer.All devout and able Muslims attempt a Hajj to Mecca at least once in their lifetime because It is scared. Only Muslims are allowed to enter the city.

 
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