The past history of a nation is important to teach people it's strengths and weaknesses and causes of their successes and failures. The visitors of Makkah are always busy in fulfilling the obligations of Hajj and Umrah with their soft hearts. It will be very beneficial if they can have a quick review of some of the historical events which took place in this sacred land. Very few visitors of Makkah try to buy Islamic history books. Those who buy do not find time to read the big books. Here is a bird's eye view of some historical events which took place in and around Makkah.