Makkah is the holiest city of Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. The focal point of Makkah is Islam’s holiest site and the direction of Muslim prayer, the Kaaba, which is nestled within the Masjid Al-Haram. It is believed by Muslims to have been originally built by Abraham and his son Ishmael, thousands of years ago. Makkah is visited by millions more throughout the year for the lesser pilgrimage (the 'Umrah') and for the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Their experience encapsulates the spiritual high point of their lives, and remains indelibly etched in their memories forever. The teeming city is bustling with pilgrims from all over the globe and all walks of life, come together for the purpose of their faithful duties to their Lord.