Mecca (noun)

1. The city in Saudi Arabia that is the holiest site in Islam, containing the Kaaba, the most sacred mosque in Islam.
2. A place that attracts many people, especially for a particular activity or interest.

Origin:

From arabic makkah, from the root m-k-k, to press together, crowd, from the idea of the city as a place to which people flock.

Examples:

1. Pilgrims from all over the world travel to Mecca to perform the Hajj.
2. The city of Mecca is considered the spiritual center of the Islamic world.
3. The music festival was a mecca for music lovers from all over the country.
4. The city is known as the shopping mecca for luxury goods.
5. The small town became a mecca for artists and writers looking for inspiration.