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Visiting Mecca, Saudi Arabia


The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their... more » The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their sins. « less

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Mercure Umm Al Qura

30 Oct 2009

I stayed here after my whole family and I got turned away from the Saudi check in desk. So we had an unplanned extra week. Since I hadn't budgeted for an extra week I had to find somewhere quick and...more

Le Meridien Makkah

30 Oct 2009

The Hotel is arround the HARAM.you must walk around 10 minutes. the staff is so rude and they don't care that we are customers. The room are normal but the breakfast are good and with different...more

5 of 5 stars
Kilakarai in India
1 Feb 2009

My favourite place. I like the place very much. Special attraction is Kaaba where most muslims strive to visit more

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