Muhammed was born in Mecca in 570 AD. Islamic tradition states that he received visions in 610 and began preaching against Meccan animism.
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After cleansing Mecca of all cult images and idols, Muhammed declared the city the holiest site in Islam and mandated the pilgrimages required of the faithful.