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Mecca
Mecca is the holiest Muslim city. Muhammad (saw) was born
there and received the first revelations while living in Mecca.
Muslims face the Ka'aba, located in the heart of the city when
they pray. Prior to the Hijrah, Muslims used to pray toward
Jurusalem. Mecca is also the focus of Hajj -- a Pillar of Islam --
which is the yearly pilgrimage that should be done at least once
in a lifetime.
Medina
The city of Medina, located North of Mecca, is where Muhammad (saw) and the Muslims migrated after the
continued persecution from the pagans in Mecca. This event is known as the Hijrah. Medina was the capital of the
Muslim empire until 661. Located in the eastern part of the city is the Mosque of the Prophet, which contains
Muhammad's (saw) tomb. This mosque also has tombs for Muhammad's (saw) daughter Fatimah and Umar (ra),
the second caliph.
Hebron
The city of Hebron is holy for both Muslims and Jews because it contains the
"Cave of the Patriarchs". It is also known to Muslims as the Ibrahimi Mosque.
The site is home to the tombs of Abraham (as) and his family. Built on top of this cave is both the mosque and a
synagogue.