Makkah is not the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Makkah (also known as Mecca) is a very important city in Saudi Arabia, especially for religious reasons, as it is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Makkah serves as the administrative capital of Makkah Province but is not the national capital. Riyadh holds the status of the political and administrative capital of the kingdom.
