It was a destination for pilgrimage already before the times of Muhammad. People travelled there for example to see the Zamzam Well, which dates back to the times of Abraham.
A. <span>because his policies helped the economy recover</span>
Denmark<span>, </span>Poland, theCzech Republic<span>,</span>Austria<span>, </span>Switzerland<span>, </span>France,Belgium<span>, </span>Luxembourg<span> and the </span><span>Netherlands</span>
I beleive it began in Oklahoma. Hope this helps!