Mecca is deemed the religious midst of Islam because it was where the Prophet Mohammed(PBUH) is announced to have obtained his first prophecies in the early 7th century.
At its essence is the cube-shaped Ka'ba, created by Ibraham(RA) and his son Ishmael(RA), according to the Quran.
The Hajj seizes place in the final month of the Islamic year, known as Dhu'l Hijja and encompasses distinct rites which must be conducted. Every Muslim who can is anticipated to go on Hajj at a tiny once in their lifetime.
We evacuate our households and our homes to attempt this profound life-changing circumstance.
It doesn't guarantee selection to Heaven, but it concentrates us on what's significant in life.