JIDDA

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JIDDA or JUDDA ; a considerable commercial haven of Arabia, on the shore of the Red sea. It may be considered as the port of Mecca, and is supported partly by carrying on the trade with India and Egypt, and partly by the concourse of pilgrims from the coast, and of those from the opposite regions of Africa, who cross at Suakem i<. reach this famed seat of Mohammedan pilgi image. It is situated in a barren, sandy district, destitute of water. The streets are very narrow. The entrance to the road is full of shoals, and it is dangerous to attempt going in without a pilot. The English trade here was formerly considerable ; but numerous exactions have now reduced it to a low ebb. The Americans have some commerce with this place. Lon. 39° 15' E. ; lat. 21° W N. (For further information, see Burckhardt's Travels in Arabia.)