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What you termed as "the old temple" in Mecca is not really a temple. It is regarded as the House of Allah where Muslims face when they pray to Allah. It is called the "Kaabah". Muslims all over the world will face towards the 'Kaabah' when they perform their prayers. Muslims also circle the Kaabah seven times anticlockwise when the perform the ritual 'Tawaf' during the Hajj season as one of the seven mandatory acts of the Total Hajj Pilgrimage.
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What is the old name of Makkah?
The old name of Makkah is Mecca.
Is mecca a Hindu temple?
no, mecca is an islamic mosque. Though many theorist believe that it was temple of Lord Shiva before.
What is a square shaped temple in Mecca?
Ka'bah
What is a religious temple in mecca that starts with the letter k?
Kaaba
What is the birth name of Mecca Menard?
Mecca Menard's birth name is Mecca Windsor Menard.
What is the birth name of Kyle Mecca?
Kyle Mecca's birth name is Kyle Jeffrey Mecca.
Who was the prophestess in the temple who offered thanks for the gift of jesus?
The name of the old prophetess was Anna. Who served in the temple.
How was the city of Mecca made safe during trading?
All weapons had to be laid down near the temple, making Mecca a safe and peaceful place to do business.
When did mecca become a holy city?
it's 570 Mecca (Arabic: م ك ّ ة ا ل م ك ر م ة ‎; Roman change: Makkah Al-Mukarramah, English Mekka, UK: Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Makkah), full name is the Mecca · mourinho the kalamas, meaning "honor Mecca", a rare Chinese translation has full g, ink g translation, etc. Mecca is Islam's holiest city, with white and the temple's. Mecca is islamic holy land, part of the religious sites non-muslims is allowed in
Is Mecca the holy city for judaism?
No. Mecca is a Moslem city. The holy city of Judaism is Jerusalem, where the Holy Temple stood for centuries. See the attached Related Link.
Who named mecca mecca?
mecca was a name that been there. it is the place mohommed was born. he is the founder of islam. this is why this place is so holy.
How often is the trip to mecca and what is the name of the trip to mecca?
A Muslim is required to visit Mecca one their life and it is called a pilgrimage
