By Dan and Kippy and M.Roe
Holiest city in Islam Birthplace of Muhammad Muhammad received first revelations here Site of the Ka’bah and the place of pilgrimage for all Muslims
Geographic center of Islam Symbolic place of the Divine Presence Grand Mosque Can also be called “Makkah”
“City of the Prophet” Second holiest city in Islam 3oo miles from Mecca Muhammad immigrated from Mecca to Medina Muslims travel to Medina to pray at the Mosque of the Prophet and visit Muhammad’s burial place
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