Biography history of makkah mukarramah
History of mecca before islam
Biography history of makkah mukarramah.
| Makkah al-Mukarramah مكة المكرمة | |
| Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 21°25′N 39°49′E | |
|---|---|
| Province | Makkah |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Usama Al-Barr |
| Area | |
| - Total | 26 km² (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| - Total | 1,675,368 |
Mecca (Makkah al-Mukarramah, Arabic: مكة المكرمة) is a holy Islamic city in Saudi Arabia's Makkah province, in the historic Hejaz region.
It sits in a valley surrounded by low hills. The city is located 45 miles (73 kilometers) inland from Jeddah, in the narrow sandy Valley of Abraham, 277 metres (909 ft) above sea level.
Why is mecca important
It is located 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the Red Sea.
The city is revered by Muslims for containing the holiest site of Islam, the Masjid al-Haram. A pilgrimage that involves an extended visit to the city is required of all able-bodied Muslims who can afford to go at least once in an individual's lifetime.
People of other faiths are forbidden fro