c. 610★★★★★
Muhammad's first revelation
According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad receives his first revelation in the cave of Hira near Mecca, beginning his prophetic mission.
Religion· Saudi Arabia
Timeline
5 events7th century
- 622★★★★★
The Hijra
The Prophet Muhammad and his followers migrate from Mecca to Medina; the year becomes the start of the Islamic calendar.
Religion· Saudi Arabia - 630★★★★★
Conquest of Mecca
Muhammad and his followers enter Mecca almost without bloodshed, making it the centre of Islam.
ReligionPolitics· Saudi Arabia - June 632★★★★★
Death of Muhammad; Abu Bakr becomes caliph
After Muhammad dies in Medina, Abu Bakr is chosen as the first caliph, beginning the Rashidun Caliphate.
ReligionPoliticsDeath· Saudi Arabia
14th century
- 1324★★★★★
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
Mansa Musa of Mali made the pilgrimage to Mecca with a vast retinue, spending so much gold in Cairo that its value fell, spreading Mali's fame across the Islamic world and Europe.
ReligionEconomy· Mali, Egypt, Saudi Arabia