The religion of Islam is based upon five 'pillars' of faith, one of which, is pilgrimage to the sacred house in Mecca [ or more correctly "Makkah" ], by the Muslims who have the ability.
Muslims believe that that 'Mecca' is the settlement mentioned in both The Bible and the Qur'aan. The place where Abraham built his house of monotheistic worship to Allah.
Henceforth, all Muslims aspire to make a pilgrimage to this sacred house, at least once in their lifetimes if they are able to as, in Islam, all obligations are dependent upon 'ability', and the obligation is 'lifted' on the one who is unable to perform it.
refer to;
http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch3-16-5.htm
The religion of Islam is based upon five 'pillars' of faith, one of which, is pilgrimage to the sacred house in Mecca [ or more correctly "Makkah" ], by the Muslims who have the ability.
Muslims believe that that 'Mecca' is the settlement mentioned in both the Bible and the Qur'aan. The place where Abraham built his house of monotheistic worship to Allah.
Henceforth, all Muslims aspire to make a pilgrimage to this sacred house, at least once in their lifetimes if they are able to as, in Islam, all obligations are dependent upon 'ability', and the obligation is 'lifted' on the one who is unable to perform it.
refer to;
http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch3-16-5.htm
Yes. Muslims from all over the world go to Makka (Mecca) Mukarma to perform Hajj.
Millions of Muslims go there every year, as pilgimage is one of the five pillars of Islam (i.e all the Muslims should go to Mecca at least once in their lifetime.)
no
Muslims are not required to go anywhere during the holidays of others. During Hajj, Muslims go to Mecca.
they become Muslims
To Makkah ; exactly , to Arafat then Mosdalifah then Mina .
Mecca and Medina
They Muslims to go the city of Mecca to perform Hajj. But they must go to Mina and Arafat to complete the rituals of Hajj.
The Muslims may go to Makka Mukarma (Mecca) any time. However, the Muslims especially go to Makka during the second week of Zihajja (8-13) to perform Hajj.
The Hajj is a pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims who go to Mecca. Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Millions of Muslims go each year to Mecca and millions of Catholics go each year to Lourdes.
no only Muslims but if you really want to go then go cause no one is stopping you cause its a free world
When a Muslim goes to Mecca they are meant to be outdoors at all times. So many Muslims will go on a open top bus or sitting on top of a van (converted vans for mecca travel are common). if anymore help is needed go to BBC Religion