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	Makkah (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Makkah is the place which captures the hearts of a billion Moslems all over the globe.
		Makkah is at the intersection of latitude 21 to 25 degree north and longitude 39 to 49 degree east.
		Makkah is enclosed by the Valley of Abraham, which is surrounded by two nearby mountain ranges to the east, west and south.
	www.cs.uh.edu /~ahmed/art/makkah.html (523 words)

	Mecca - LoveToKnow 1911
		The unspeakable vices of Mecca are a scandal to all Islam, and a constant source of wonder to pious pilgrims.8 The slave trade has connexions with the pilgrimage which are not thoroughly clear; but under cover of the pilgrimage a great deal of importation and exportation of slaves goes on.
		Mecca is, however, officially the capital of a Turkish province, and has a governor-general and a Turkish garrison, while Mahommedan law is administered by a judge sent from Constantinople.
		The influence of the princes of Mecca has varied from time to time, according to the strength of the foreign protectorate in the Hejaz or in consequence of feuds among the branches of the house; until about 1882 it was for most purposes much greater than that of the Turks.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Mecca (5980 words)

	Mecca - MSN Encarta
		Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (the founder of Islam), the center of pilgrimage for Muslims, and the focal point of their daily prayers.
		After the spread of Islam and the growth of the Muslim community, the fortunes of Mecca rose and fell with the yearly ebb and flow of pilgrims.
		Mecca was led by local sharifs, rulers who claimed descent from Muhammad, from 966 until the 20th century.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761577367/Mecca.html (463 words)

	Mecca, Makka, Makkah
		Mecca (Arabic: Makkah), the birthplace of Muhammad, is the holiest city of the Islamic faith.
		Mecca is connected to Jidda and Riyadh by road, and the airport at Jidda serves Mecca.
		Mecca fell to Ibn Saud in 1924, and in 1932 Hejaz became a province of Saudi Arabia.
	mb-soft.com /believe/txh/mecca.htm (889 words)

	Makkah, the Holy City of Islam: imaan.com, a resource on Makkah
		Makkah (Mecca) gets its supreme religious aura from the fact that it was at this ancient land that Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was not only born, but the first message of God was revealed to him.
		The historical importance of Makkah (Mecca) is further heightened by the fact that Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) had returned to the city of Makkah (Mecca) in 622 AD after migrating to Madinah.
		That the importance of Makkah (Mecca) is invaluable for Muslims all over the world is well reflected by the fact that five times each day, over one billion Muslims in the world turn towards the Holy City of Makkah (Mecca) to offer their namaz or prayer.
	www.imaan.com /Makkah.asp (460 words)

	Saudi Arabia - Mecca, Medina, Jiddah, Taif, Baha
		Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia is the "Mecca" of the planet.
		Makkah (Mecca) is regarded as the best place on earth by Muslims all over the world, as millions perform their Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage) to Makkah (Mecca) every year, and millions more visit Makkah (Mecca) outside of Hajj season.
		Makkah (Mecca) is host to many masjids, including the Ka'bah, the first house of worship built to serve Almighty God.
	www.bakkah.net /guests/Saudi-Arabia-cities.htm (548 words)

	Mecca
		Mecca (Makkah in Arabic) is the center of the Islamic world and the birthplace of both the Prophet Muhammad and the religion he founded.
		The sacred land in which Mecca and Medina are located, known as the Hijaz, is the western region of the Arabian peninsula, a narrow tract of land about 875 miles long east of the Red Sea with the Tropic of Cancer running through its center.
		In 630 Muhammad took control of Mecca and destroyed the 360 pagan idols, with the notable exception of the statues of Mary and Jesus.
	www.sacredsites.com /middle_east/saudi_arabia/mecca.html (0 words)

	Mecca
		Mecca is located about 80 km from the Red Sea Coast, around a natural well.
		Mecca was a central point on the caravan routes running over the Arabian peninsula at the time of Muhammad.
		Mecca is important in two points: Centre of the compulsory pilgrimage, and a focal point for all Muslims.
	lexicorient.com /e.o/mecca.htm (451 words)

	mecca on GlobalGuide.Org, mapping the world
		Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukarramah ;) is the capital city of Saudi Arabia's Makkah province, in the historic Hejaz region.
		The caliph Yazid I besieged Mecca in 683 CE.
		Mecca was attacked and sacked by Ismaili Muslims in 930 CE.
	www.globalguide.org /?lat=21.408&long=39.8178&zoom=5&name=Mecca&wiki=0&title=Mecca (1647 words)

	Mecca, Saudi Arabia
		Mecca (officially “Makkah”) is the holy city of Islam.
		According to Arab beliefs, Adam was buried in Mecca while Eve was buried in nearby Jeddah (jiddah means matriarch in Arabic); the major religions variously teach that they are buried in Hebron in the Cave of the Patriarchs or on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
		The number of pilgrims visiting Mecca annually is anticipated to skyrocket in the next few years due to the kingdom’s changes in rules of entry and national quotas for pilgrims.
	www.sacredland.org /world_sites_pages/Mecca.html (2557 words)

	The Holy City of Makkah - The Saudi Arabia Information Resource
		The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jiddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born - the place where God's message was first revealed to him and the city to which he returned after the migration to Madinah in 622 AD.
		Makkah is the holiest city on earth to Muslims.
		The Holy Mosque in Makkah houses the Ka'aba, in the corner of which is set the Black Stone which marks the starting point for the seven circumambulations of the Holy Mosque which every hajji must complete.
	www.saudinf.com /main/a83.htm (209 words)

	MECCA (Arab. Makkah) - Online Information article about MECCA (Arab. Makkah)
		Mecca lies in 210 25' N., 390 50' E.
		Mandi.5 The fixed population of Mecca in 1878 was estimated by Assistant-Surgeon `Abd el-Razzaq at 5o,000 to 6o,000; there is a large floating population—and that not merely at the proper season of pilgrimage, the pilgrims of one season often beginning to arrive before those of the former season have all dispersed.
		During the last quarter of the 19th century Turkish influence became preponderant in western Arabia, and the railway from Syria to the Hejaz tended to consolidate the sultan's supremacy.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /MAR_MEC/MECCA_Arab_Makkah_.html (6180 words)

	Mecca - Wikinfo
		Mecca or Makkah Al-Mukkaramah (Arabic مكة المكرمة) is a city in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia.
		Makkah was already an important trading city for the Arabian tribes by the time Muhammad was born there in about 570 CE.
		The focal point of Makkah is the Kaaba, the "House of God" believed by Muslims to have been built by Abraham and his son Ishmael, and which is covered in a gold-embroidered fl fabric.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Mecca (3019 words)

	FaithStreams
		The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jeddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born.
		For Muslims, the city of Makkah is the holiest place in all the world.
		The hajj is that largest annual Convention of Faith where millions of Muslims gather in the holy land, merging as streams of devotees from every corner of the earth to become part of the sea of Believers.
	www.faithstreams.com /topics/islam/makkah-mecca.html (388 words)

	Parvez-Video: Kaaba: Mecca - Centre Point of Muslim World
		Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic) is a city in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia.
		For Muslims, a pilgrimage to Mecca is required as one of the Five Pillars of the faith.
		The focal point of Mecca is the Kaaba, the "House of God" believed by Muslims to have been built by Abraham peace be upon him and his son Ishmael peace be upon him, and which is covered in a gold-embroidered fl fabric.
	www.parvez-video.com /kaaba_mecca.asp (420 words)

	The History of Kaaba As A Place Of Worship-Hajj-Pilgrimage, Umrah, Mecca-Saudi-Arabia-Free-download-Comprehensive ...
		Kaaba is located in the city of Mecca (Makkah) in the Arabian desert in the Arabian peninsula, of what is known today as Saudi Arabia.
		Mecca is at the intersection of latitude 21 to 25 degree north and longitude 39 to 49 degree east.
		Makkah is enclosed by the Valley of Abraham, which is surrounded by two nearby mountain ranges to the east, west and south.
	www.submission.org /hajj/kaaba.html (0 words)

	Travel in Mecca - Saudi Arabia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Arabic Makkah, ancient Bakkah, or Macoraba is a city in western Saudi Arabia, located in the Sirat Mountains, about 80 kilometres from the Red Sea coast.
		The land in the suburbs of Makkah is somewhat saline and not at all cultivable.
		After the peaceful re-conquest of Makkah in the year 630 AD by Prophet Muhammad, the Ka'abah was purified of the idols in it and the pilgrimage made obligatory for all Muslims at least once in a lifetime, if feasible, and worship returned to that of Allah alone, the one and only God and Creator.
	www.mideasttravelling.net /saudi_arabia/mecca/mecca_history.htm (376 words)

	The Holy Kaaba and Makkah of Islam
		Makkah al-Mukarramah is located 73 kilometers inland from Jaddah in the historic Hijaz region in the Makkah province in Saudi Arabia.
		Makkah al-Mukarramah (Makkah, Mecca), the capital city of the Makkah province, is revered as the holiest site of Islam.
		They did so because the word Mecca, which is a transliteration of the original Arabic, became part of the English language and over time took on other meanings such as any gathering place where multitudes of people who shared a common interest congregated.
	www.blessingscornucopia.com /Islam_Muslim_Islamic_Sunnah_The_Holy_Kaaba_and_Makkah_of_Islam.htm (958 words)

	mecca - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
		Mecca (Arabic, Makkah; ancient Macoraba), city in western Saudi Arabia, capital of Al Ḩijāz (Hejaz) Province, near Jiddah.
		It is referred to as a duty in the Koran and is regarded by mainstream Muslims as...
		Kaaba, central shrine of Islam, a cube-shaped, one-room stone structure in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
	au.encarta.msn.com /mecca.html (119 words)

	Mecca: Holy City of Islam - ReligionFacts
		The Ka'ba is believed to be the first place that was created on earth {2} and the place at which heavenly bliss and power touches the earth directly.
		The importance of Mecca for Muslims is inestimable.
		The focal point of Mecca is the Kaaba, the "House of God" believed by Muslims to have been built by Abraham and his son Ishmael, and which is covered in a gold-embroidered fl fabric.
	www.religionfacts.com /islam/places/mecca.htm (790 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Mecca, (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mecca (Makkah) City in w Saudi Arabia and the holiest city of Islam.
		Mecca A city in western Saudi Arabia, an oasis town located in the Red Sea region of Hejaz, east of Jiddah.
		Mecca Medi-Tech announces share exchange agreement with Pheromone Sciences to acquire shares of PSC for common shares of Mecca.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Mecca,&StartAt=1 (839 words)

	All Empires: History Forum: Makkah (Mecca) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ancient Mecca was an oasis on the old caravan trade route that linked the Mediterranean world with South Arabia, East Africa, and South Asia.
		The prophet was forced to flee from Mecca in 622, but he returned eight years later and took control of the city.
		Mecca remained virtually independent, although it acknowledged the power of Damascus andlater of the ʿAbbâsid caliphate of Baghdad, Iraq.
	www.allempires.com /Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5819 (1685 words)

	Mecca - MaxTravelz
		Mecca or Makkah (in full:(مكة المكرمة Makkah al-Mukarramah), located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam.
		A pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and thus obligatory for all Muslims who can afford it.
		Mecca is full of hotels, from the Hilton to unknown hotels with practically no facilities.
	www.maxtravelz.com /mecca.htm (422 words)

	Student Travel Information & Discounts - Events: Hajj to Mecca (Makkah, Saudi Arabia)
		About two million Muslims from all over the world unite to perform the Hajj each year, (Mecca is forbidden to non-Muslims) and those who do so may then add the title "al-Hajji" to their name - some cultures will demonstrate their privilege by dyeing their hair and beard a deep red.
		Ten miles outside Mecca, he or she must enter a state of extreme purity - know as Ihram - involving wrapping up in two seamless, white sheets.
		Mecca and its surroundings is not open to non-Muslims, although it is fascinating enough for others to be at Jeddah airport around the time of the Hajj, to witness the crowds assembling and to talk to those who have journeyed from afar.
	www.istc.org /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=23534 (0 words)

	Mecca - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		Mecca (Makkah) in Saudi Arabia is Islam's holiest city and the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad, the founder of the Islamic faith.
		Mecca bursts at the seams during this peak period.
		Mecca's focal point is the sacred fl Ka'ba (see photo).
	www.hillmanwonders.com /mecca/mecca.htm (210 words)

	Makkah Time / Mecca Time / Arab Time
		Mecca (Makkah) is the birthplace of Mohammad and the place he returned to after his exile to Medina.
		Enclosed by the sandy Valley of Abraham, Mecca (Makkah) is surrounded by low rocky hill ranges in a region of western Saudi Arabia known as Hijaz, which also comprises Medina and Jedda.
		In a city where the inhabitants centre their lives around the spiritual thrust of the city, Mecca (Makkah) is a place of pilgrimage devoted to God where the five prayers pace every day.
	www.gmt2000.com /time-zone/asia/saudi-arabia/mecca (398 words)

	Mecca (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Makkah (Mecca) - the place where God's will was revealed to Muhammad, peace be upon him.
		Hyatt Regency Makkah - downtown in the heart of the Holy City, 45 minutes to Jeddah International Airport.
		Makkah Inter-Continental Hotel - situated 7km from the center on the main highway.
	www.arabinfoseek.com /mecca.htm (100 words)

	Mecca travel guide - Wikitravel
		A pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, is one of the Five Pillars of Sunni Islam and one of the ten Branches of Religion in Shi'a Islam, and thus obligatory for all Muslims with the physical and financial ability to make it.
		Recently, those who have previously been to Mecca have had additional restrictions placed on their entry, in an effort to discourage overcrowding while still accommodating those who have not yet made the pilgrimage.
		Gold souqs/other shopping is available throughout Mecca for the millions of religious tourists that come to Mecca every year.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mecca (793 words)

	Photographs & Information about Mecca / Makkah, Saudi Arabia
		Mecca (Makkah in Arabic) is the center of the Islamic world and is in the Sirat Mountains of western Saudi Arabia.
		The pilgrimage to Mecca, or the Hajj, is a journey all Muslims should attempt at least once in his or her life.
		Muhammad was born in approximately 570-571AD in Mecca and died in 632AD at the age of sixty-three.
	www.toursaudiarabia.com /makkah.html (614 words)

	Makkah Al-Mukkaramah - Saudi Arabia, AKA Mecca
		Makkah Al-Mukkaramah which has many other names such as Umm Al-Qura, Al-Balad Al-Amen (Secure City) and Al-Balad Al-Haram (Holy City), is the first holy city for Moslems.
		In Makkah, Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was born, the Revelation was descended to him with the Holy Quran, and from it propagation for Islam was launched.
		Near Makkah are the other holy shrines of Mina, Muzdalifa, and Arafat where Mount Arafat is located and where pilgrims spend the day of Arafah every year as the main ritual of Haj (pilgrimage).
	www.the-saudi.net /saudi-arabia/makkah/index.htm (196 words)

	Al-Jamait - MAKKAH - NOT "MECCA" (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It should be respectfully pointed out to such persons that the use of the word "Mecca" to name their businesses is regarded as offensive to Muslims.
		It must be noted, that Saudi Arabia had officially changed the spelling of the name of this city to "Makkah" a few years ago due to the derogatory usage of the word by the Western media and Western authors.
		Muslims should also be encouraged to adopt the proper spelling of Makkah, rather than the old, incorrect "mecca" version.
	www.jamiat.org.za /al-jamiat/v310makkah.html (324 words)

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