Question

why was surat called the gate to mecca?

Answer 1

Surat was called the gate of Mecca because pilgrims from mecca comes to Surat.The sea port of Mecca is at Surat.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Surat is the main city in Gujarat. It is familiar for its textiles and, now, it is one of the main centres of “diamond cutting and polishing”. It is an important seaport in the history of the world, during the medieval period. It is known as gate to mecca as many pilgrims set sail from Surat via sea route. It is also known as the gateway of West Asia as Surat is one of the main hubs of goods and clothing traded via sea routes to other Asian countries.