Sharif of Mecca
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title:
Sharif of Mecca
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The Sharif of Mecca or Hejaz was the title of the leader of the Sharifate of Mecca, traditional steward of the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina and the surrounding Hejaz. The term sharif is Arabic for "noble", "highborn", and is used to describe the descendants of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. The Sharif was charged with protecting the cities and their environs and ensuring the safety of pilgrims performing the Hajj. The title is sometimes spelled Sheriff or Sherif, with the latter variant used,
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Leader of the Sharifate of Mecca
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharif_of_Mecca
date created:
2004-07-19T20:19:51Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T07:41:43Z
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