Holy city in Islam (5)

I believe the answer is:

mecca

(Other definitions for mecca that I've seen before include "Pilgrim's destination" , "Holy place of Islam" , "Birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed" , "hallowed ground" , "Tourist magnet" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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