Makkah is located 70 km from Jeddah, a seaport and international airport where all Hajis (Pilgrims) come ashore. It is the holiest metropolis in Islam and a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah is compulsory upon all clever Muslims. Makkah is also the hometown of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Like Medinah, entrance to Makkah is also forbidden for all non-Muslims. More Islamic Topics: http://blog.dawntravels.com/