Visiting Mecca for the Ḥajj is an obligation upon all able Muslims. The Great Mosque of Mecca , known as the Masjid al-Haram, is home to the Kaaba, believed by Muslims to have been built by Abraham and Ishmael. It is Islam's holiest site and the direction of prayer (qibla) for all Muslims worldwide. [8] . The utmost sacred city of Islam, Makka Madina was built in 19215 and situated in south Arabia. Place with a population of 2 Million and is also known as the birthplace of Mohammad, who told people to come to this place once in order to get salvation from their sins. Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia and the site of the holiest place in Islam, to which all devout and able Muslims must visit on pilgrimage (hajj) at least once in their lifetime. No one is allowed to enter Mecca during Hajj season except Mecca residents, Hajj permit holders and service workers. From here the pilgrims head for Madinah to pray at Masjid Al Nabawi, the Quba Mosque, and The Masjid Al Qiblatayn.
