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Google Earth Views: Trip to Mecca

The mosque Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām in Mecca is the place where all Muslims are expected to visit at least once in their lives.

Unless you are Muslim, this is probably as close as you are going to get to Mecca. While the mosque is an important part of Arab culture, from what we have heard, the police ask travelers to Mecca to recite some basic passages from the Koran in Arabic in order to gain entry. Not the most fool proof security system, however it isn't like it says "Muslim" or "Non-Muslim" on your passport.

In the satellite photo you can see plenty of people around the Kaaba--millions visit this site every year.

Related Stories:
· Masjid al-Haram [maps.google.com]
· Mecca [GoogleSightseeing]
· Masjid al-Haram [Wikipedia]