The Kaaba is the most symbolic structure of Islam, situated within the heart of Islam's Al-Masjid al-Haram, a landmark cultural mosque located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is the final destination for the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. The building is referred to as the “House of Allah” and historically the most revered site within the Islamic religion.
While non-Muslims are forbidden to enter the holy city of Mecca, for those of the Muslim religion the Kaaba within the Al-Masjid al-Haram is the focal destination during the pilgrimage of Hajj. The granite, cube-shaped building boasts marble and limestone floors, a golden door, and tablets engraved with holy inscriptions. Each feature of the building is a representative holy structure.
Jeddah is the main point of accessibility into Mecca, the Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport used for massive air traffic during the Hajj with other airlines utilised during lower traffic times. Highways from Jeddah allow access by car and popular charter buses.
During the holy time of the Hajj, the Kaaba is surrounded by millions of pilgrims from around the world. According to the Quran, the Kaaba was the first building of worship in the Islamic religion.