where is mecca

Mecca (also written Makkah) is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, about 70 km (around 43 miles) inland from the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah.

Where is Mecca exactly?

• Country: Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula.

• Region: The Hejaz (a mountain-strip region along Saudi Arabia’s western side).

• Nearby major city: Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast, lies roughly to the west of Mecca.

• Coordinates: Approximately 21.4° N latitude and 39.8° E longitude.

• Terrain: Located in a narrow valley about 277 m (909 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the broader Arabian Desert.

Why is Mecca important?

• It is considered the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

• It contains the Kaaba within the Great Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), the focal point toward which Muslims face in daily prayer.

• Each year, millions of Muslims travel there for the Hajj pilgrimage, which is a religious duty for those who are able.

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