Mekka

/ ˈmɛkə /

noun

In this respect the ancient and far-famed Mekka is surpassed by the smallest provincial towns of Syria or Egypt.

The best water in Mekka is brought by a conduit from the vicinity of Arafat, six or seven hours distant.

Mekka is deficient in those regulations of police which are customary in Eastern cities.

The cube-like building in the centre of the mosque at Mekka, which contains the sacred black stone.

He is to lay waste all places, but will not enter Mekka or Medina, which are to be guarded by angels.

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