Mecca and the history of Islam and the Ka'aba.

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…most blessed but is only mandated upon those who are healthy and with enough money to perform it. (Seal of the Prophets, 368-415) Hajj is a major reason why Muslims come to Mecca and the Ka'aba. Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca. Mohammad did this many times throughout his life for prayers. The true Hajj can only be performed in the month of Zul-Hajj. There are many different ceremonies to Hajj. They are as follows: