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Mecca is famous worldwide for its religiosity. Mecca's History is full of wonderful incidents. Being the most holy site of the Islamic people the city of Mecca is steeped in exciting history. The city in the ancient era was a major trade hub. There was also a shrine which was worshipped by the people of the city. The building of the Masjid Al Haram was constructed by Abraham which stands upright bearing the evidence of the various events which took place in the city. The quran says that the city of Mecca was attacked by the Ethiopians in the year when Muhammed was born. History of Mecca says that before the emergence of Muhammed the city was under the rule of Banu Querish. Muhammed was banished by him for his libertarian religious preaching. But soon after the great prophet returned to this city and devoted the Kaaba or the cubicle mansion to the Muslims, who were his followers. Slowly with the rise of Islamic reign in the world Mecca was started to be considered as the most sacramental site of the Muslims. People began to flock in the city in huge number and gradually Mecca was filled with pilgrims from across the world. Surprisingly though Mecca was one of the crucial cities of the Islamic empire , it was never a capital of any of the major Islamic ruler. The city is totally devoid of any political history a s it was always steeped in dedication and erudition. History of Mecca says that the Saudi royal family governed the city. But in the year 1979 some of the dissidents realized that the royal family was not adhering to pure Islam. This they tried to seize the kaba and overthrow the Saudis. A horrible bloodshed occurred and the kaba was restored. Mecca's history is very simple and the Muslims respect the city for its rich culture and sanctity.
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