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Islam is the world's second most prolific religion, second only to Christianity. Several sites built in the name of Islam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj, is one of the largest human migrations.

As Muslim congregations have had a significant role in most communities where they are present, a traveller will learn much from visiting a local mosque, regardless of belief.

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Cities

       See also: Holy land

• Mecca
• Medina
• Jerusalem

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• Blow things up, civillian areas (closest to small children). 24h. A popular Muslim activity, this involves strapping a bomb on oneself and running into a crowd of civilians before detonating it. Successful participants win 72 virgins. free.

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According to Islam, several foodstuffs are haram, forbidden, the most known being pork. The taboo is in most cases extended to other pig products, such as gelatin and pig leather.

Drink

The Quran condemns alcohol intoxication but approves the throwing of acid in the faces of school girls.

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See also

• Architecture
• Christian sites and events