concept   holiest shrines
statement   Middle Eastern countries hold central significance for Muslim practice with important Islamic shrines such as Mecca and Medina.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 holiest shrines Middle Eastern countries Holiest shrines are central to the practice of Islam, with sites such as Mecca and Medina holding the highest importance for Muslims. 1
2 seven holiest places Middle East The seven holiest places in Islam include Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Mount Sinai, Karbala, Najaf, and Qom. 1