The Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia and is considered the holiest site in Islam. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the location of the Kaaba, a cube-shaped structure within the Masjid al-Haram mosque. Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Mecca to perform the Hajj, a pilgrimage that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The city is also significant for its role in the daily prayers of Muslims, who face the Kaaba from anywhere in the world. Mecca is closed to non-Muslims, emphasizing its sacred status. The city is a center of Islamic culture and history, attracting visitors year-round.