Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Definition
The Kaaba is a sacred building located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered the holiest site in Islam and serves as the direction of prayer (qibla) for Muslims around the world.
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that all physically and financially capable Muslims are required to undertake at least once in their lifetime.
Qibla: Qibla refers to the direction of prayer towards the Kaaba. Muslims face this direction during their daily prayers, no matter where they are in the world.