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From Meknes, a day in Volubilis and a visit to the most holy city in the country, Moulay Idriss, are highly encouraged.
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Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
God’s followers, however, enter through the gates of the walls surrounding the New Jerusalem, a holy city that comes down from heaven.
—Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Ayodhya is a holy city for Hindus, and some believe the site of the temple was the birthplace of the deity Ram.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, which requires every Muslim who is physically and financially able to make the journey to the holy city of Mecca at least once in his or her life.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 21 June 2024
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Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
God’s followers, however, enter through the gates of the walls surrounding the New Jerusalem, a holy city that comes down from heaven.
—Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Ayodhya is a holy city for Hindus, and some believe the site of the temple was the birthplace of the deity Ram.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, which requires every Muslim who is physically and financially able to make the journey to the holy city of Mecca at least once in his or her life.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 21 June 2024
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“Holy city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20city. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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