Makkah, also known as Mecca, is a holy city in Islam located in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam, serving as the spiritual center for millions of Muslims worldwide. The city is home to the Masjid al-Haram, or the Great Mosque, which houses the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. Every year, millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Makkah during the annual Hajj, a religious obligation for all able-bodied Muslims. Makkah is a place of great reverence and significance for Muslims, embodying the ideals of unity, peace, and devotion to God.