Islamic holy site in Mecca Crossword Clue

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Islamic holy site in Mecca Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ISLAMIC (adjective)
1. of or relating to or supporting Islamism
MECCA (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 3: Anagram

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ABAKA

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