WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two holy cities of Islam?
A
Mecca and Medina
B
Mecca and Damascus
C
Damascus and Jerusalem
D
Petra and Medina
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem are the three holy cites for the Muslims. Mecca and Medina are located in present-day Saudi Arabia, while Jerusalem is located in present-day Israel.

Detailed explanation-2: -About Mecca The map shows Mecca the holy city of Islam in Saudi Arabia, an oasis town located in the Red Sea region of Hejaz, east of Jiddah in western Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad (ad 570), it was the scene of his early teachings before his emigration to Medina in 622.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 3 holy mosques tour is a tour to the three holiest mosques of the world, which are – Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah and Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

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