The Muslim way of life
The city of Mecca, located today in Saudi Arabia, is the holiest place for Muslims all over the world. It is here that Muhammad was born, and it was this city that formed the focus of much of what he did while he was alive. While in Medina, he had his followers face Mecca while they prayed instead of facing Jerusalem. which had previously been the focal point.
Meccda is also the goal of the yearly pilgrimage for Muslims during the last month of the Islamic calendar. Going on such a pilgrimage at least once in a person's life is one of the Five Pillars of Islaam.