Holiest city in Islam Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a place that attracts many visitors
2. joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CITY (noun)
1. people living in a large densely populated municipality
2. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
ISLAM (noun)
1. the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
2. the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran

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