The most holy city in the Islamic world is Mecca. Not only is the largest mosque in the world located there, but this mosque is built around the Kaaba. This structure is 50 feet high and covered in black silk. The silk is replaced every year. Inside the Kaaba is a marble floor and inscriptions from the Quran adorn the walls. When Muslims pray facing the Kaaba, they are not praying to the building, but for the importance of the location. It was here, Muslims believe, that Abraham first worshiped God. See the video below for more information. |
The Dome of the Rock is a mosque located in Jerusalem. It was built on a very important location. In fact, this location is important not only to Muslims, but also Christians and Jews.