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, only Muslims who have completed the necessary religious requirements can go to Mecca for the pilgrimage.
no
Muslims are not required to go anywhere during the holidays of others. During Hajj, Muslims go to Mecca.
No, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
No, only Muslims are allowed to visit Mecca for religious pilgrimage.
No, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Mecca for any reason as it is considered a holy site reserved for Muslims only.
they become Muslims
No, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
To Makkah ; exactly , to Arafat then Mosdalifah then Mina .
Mecca and Medina