Mecca

Name: Mecca
Address: West Asia, Saudi Arabia

West Asia, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

People from Mecca are called:

Male/General:

Meccan

Pronunciation:

/ˈmɛkə/

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Population:: 2,427,924 (2024 est.)
Country:: Saudi Arabia
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'Makkah'. The demonym is 'Meccan'.

About Mecca

Holiest city in Islam and birthplace of Prophet Muhammad.
Home to Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba.
Destination of Hajj pilgrimage, required for all able Muslims.
Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the city.
Undergone massive modern development and expansion.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jeddah

70 km west

People are called:

Jeddawi

Riyadh

870 km northeast

People are called:

Riyadhi

Dubai

1,900 km northeast

People are called:

Dubaite

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,427,924 (2024 est.)
Country:: Saudi Arabia
Region:: West Asia

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