Mecca
Mecca
Mecca (pronunciation: /ˈmɛkə/), also spelled Makkah, is a city in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. The city is located 70 km (43 mi) inland from Jeddah, in a narrow valley 277 m (909 ft) above sea level. It is the birthplace of Muhammad and the site of the composition of the Quran.
Etymology
The English term "Mecca" is derived from the city's original Arabic name, Makkah. Some believe it to be derived from the Arabic word 'Makkah' (مكة), which refers to a house or dwelling. Others suggest it may come from the Arabic root 'mkk' (مكك), meaning to suck or to draw out, possibly in reference to the city's well, Zamzam Well, which is said to provide miraculously generated water.
Related Terms
- Kaaba: The Kaaba is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred site in Islam.
- Hajj: The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence.
- Umrah: The Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the Hajj.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mecca
- Wikipedia's article - Mecca
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