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| − | The term Mecca has become | + | The term Mecca has become synonomous with any large gathering for a specific purpose, common cause, or interest, such as "Oshkosh has become the Mecca of aviation enthusiasts." However, Christians and American political conservatives usually refrain from such terminology so as to not legitimize the ancient Islamic tradition. |
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Mecca (also spelled Makkah) is the holiest city in Islam. All able-bodied Muslims who can afford to go are required to make a pilgrimage--called the Hajj--to Mecca at least once in their life. During a Hajj, vast camps of pilgrims spring up, and huge crowds of people from all over the world complete a series of tasks required of all pilgrims.
The term Mecca has become synonomous with any large gathering for a specific purpose, common cause, or interest, such as "Oshkosh has become the Mecca of aviation enthusiasts." However, Christians and American political conservatives usually refrain from such terminology so as to not legitimize the ancient Islamic tradition.