Role of Hajj and Umrah (Pilgrimage Tourism) in Saudi Arabian Economy

In Makkah, the pilgrims in Hajj and Umrah are major centers of economic development, with millions of Muslims traveling every year to holy cities. In the development of the first mosque in the world, Prophet Mohammed (saw) played an important role in the mosque of Quba. Masjid Al Haram, the world's largest mosque, is in Makkah and is the home of the Kabba, the most sacred Muslim sanctuary in the world. As one of the five pillars of Islam, all physical and financially competent Muslims must take part in their pilgrimage at least once in their lives