The map below shows the location of Mecca and Medina. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...

The region of Hijaz is located in the western third of the country and is home to the two most sacred Islamic cities, Mecca and Medina. However its rich history and significance predates Islam.

New initiative helps visitors easily access historical landmarks in the ‘holy capital’ Cairo: Authorities in the Saudi holy city of Mecca have launched the first edition of a map designed to ...