- Wikipedia: Mecca
Description of the city of Mecca, revered as the holiest site of Islam, and the destination of a pilgrimage required of all Muslims who can afford to go. Muslims regard the al-Masjid al-Haram (or "The Sacred Mosque") as the holiest place on Earth.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mecca
- Kaaba (5)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Islam/Kaaba
- Al Shohada Hotel
Five star hotel located near the Holy Haram.
www.alshohadahotel.com
- Umrah (5)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Pilgrimages/Umrah
- Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities (OICC)
Activities focused on the achievement of sustainable development of human settlements.
www.oicc.org
- Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Article about Mecca, the center of the Islamic world and the birthplace of both the Prophet Muhammad and the religion he founded.
www.sacredsites.com/middle_east/saudi_arabia/mecca.html
- Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Mecca
Describes the city of Mecca and its role in the Islamic faith.
lexicorient.com/e.o/mecca.htm
- About.com: Mecca
Description of Mecca, the Holy Pilgrimage city for Muslims, located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
geography.about.com/cs/religion/a/mecca.htm
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Mecca
Describes the city of Mecca and its role in Islam.
www.newadvent.org/cathen/10099a.htm
- Makkah Collection, The
Images of holy sites in Makkah.
www.al-islam.org/gallery/photos/imagehp3.htm
- Islamic Picture Gallery: The Holy City of Mecca
Photos of the holy city Mecca. Includes old pictures of Mecca, Masjid Al Haraam, Cave Hira, Mecca Shareef, and Safa Marwa.
haqaonline.lightuponlight.com/pg/index.php?cat=2
- Mosques Around The World: Makkah
Gives location, specifications, and photos of the Islamic holy place.
www.islam.org/Culture/MOSQUES/makkah
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