Within the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia, the holy cities of Mecca and Medina hold immense significance, drawing millions of Muslim pilgrims annually for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, is considered the holiest city in Islam. Medina, where the Prophet Muhammad established his first Muslim community, is also deeply revered. The presence of these sacred sites has granted Saudi Arabia immense religious and cultural influence, attracting devotees from across the globe and shaping the nation's identity as the heart of the Islamic world.
