@islamicconte7: Makkah (Mecca) and Madina (Medina) are two of the holiest cities in Islam, located in modern-day Saudi Arabia. # Makkah (Mecca) Makkah is considered the birthplace of Islam and the holiest city in the Islamic world. It is home to: 1. *The Kaaba (Ka'bah)*: A cube-shaped building considered the House of Allah, towards which Muslims face during their daily prayers. 2. *The Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram)*: One of the largest mosques in the world, surrounding the Kaaba. 3. *Mount Arafat*: A hill where Muslims gather during the Hajj pilgrimage. # Madina (Medina) Madina is the second-holiest city in Islam and is known for: 1. *The Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi)*: A mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions. 2. *The Tomb of the Prophet Muhammad*: Located within the Prophet's Mosque, it is a sacred site for Muslims. 3. *The City of the Prophet*: Madina is where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated to from Makkah and established the first Islamic community. Both cities are considered sacred and are visited by millions of Muslims each year, especially during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
