Mecca

MEH-kah'MEK-uh'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
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MEANING

The holy city of Islam

ORIGIN

Arabic, Islamic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'Makkah', referring to the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and a spiritual center for Muslims.

CULTURAL NOTES

Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam, where Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Mecca has been a religious and trading center for centuries, and its significance in Islam dates back to the 7th century.

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