Mecca
Definition
Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia that is considered the holiest city in Islam because it's where Prophet Muhammad was born and where he received revelations from God.
Analogy
Imagine Mecca as Times Square on New Year’s Eve - it's crowded, significant, and people from all over the world gather there for an important event. But instead of watching a ball drop once a year, Muslims aim to visit at least once in their lifetime for Hajj.
Related terms
Kaaba: An ancient stone structure believed by Muslims to have been built by Abraham and his son Ishmael; located within the Masjid al-Haram mosque complex in Mecca.
Quran: The holy book of Islam which Muslims believe contains revelations given by God to Muhammad.
Hijra (Migration): The migration or journey of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
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