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Accor’s luxury hotel brand Sofitel to launch in Makkah

Slated to open in 2026, the hotel will feature two towers, multiple dining options, and direct access to the Haram.
The Columbian

What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam’s holiest sites are simply home

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For Zainab Abdu, the holiest sites in Islam were the backdrop for her weekends growing up. Raised in Mecca, Abdu remembers roller-skating with friends near the Grand Mosque ...
Los Angeles Times

For residents of Mecca, Islam’s holiest sites are home, not just a pilgrimage site

MECCA, Saudi Arabia — For Zainab Abdu, the holiest sites in Islam were the backdrop for her weekends growing up. Raised in Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, Abdu remembers roller skating with friends near the ...