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Makkah and Madinah are significant historical sites for Muslims. (a) Makkah: the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the site of early Muslim persecution, and the location of the hijrah. (b) Madinah: the destination of the hijrah, where the first Muslim community was formed, the site of the first mosque, and where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) passed away.

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Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesIslam: Festivals, fasts, pilgrimage and historic places

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Makkah and Madinah are significant historical sites for Muslims. (a) Makkah: the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the site of early Muslim persecution, and the location of the hijrah. (b) Madinah: the destination of the hijrah, where the first Muslim community was formed, the site of the first mosque, and where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) passed away

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Significance of Makkah and Madinah

Makkah is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the site of early Muslim persecution. Madinah is the destination of the hijrah, where the first Muslim community was formed, and where the first mosque was built.

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