The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during pilgrimage season

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pilgrimage-destination Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Mecca: Sacred Pilgrimage Destination

The holiest city in Islam and destination of the Hajj, the world's largest annual pilgrimage. Mecca's sacred status predates Islam by.

Historical Significance

Cultural and Spiritual Context

Associated traditions: Islam

Notable Features

Experiencing This Place Today

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