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Madinah - Saudi Arabia
Madinah is the second holiest site in Islam after Makkah, largely because it is the burial place of the Prophet  Muhammad (PBUH) and where the religion attracted its first followers. Madinah is home to Masjid al Nabawi, the second largest mosque with towering minarets and a signature green dome is built on the site of Mohammed’s (PBUH) home. The elegant minarets and stately domes dominate the skyline of the city.  Madinah has a population of approximately more than 1.3 million people and is inhabited only by Muslims. Islam’s first and oldest mosque, Masjid Quba, is also located in Madinah along...Read More

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Hotels In Madinah

The Dar Al Iman InterContinental is located right on the Masjid al Nabawi’s plaza, and is only a...
Le Meridien was built in 1978 and remodeled in 2006. The interior has been decorated with fine...
Built in the year 1999, this 3-star hotel with a 4-star location is 1.1 kilometres away from Masjid...
The Ramada Madinah Al Qibla was built in 2007 and is located 15 meters from Masjid Al-Nabawi. With...
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Muslim Information

Masjid Information

In Muslim countries there is usually a Mosque at every street corner so we are not listing masjids here.

Halal Restaurants

In Muslim countries the food served in most restaurants is Halal so we are not listing halal restaurants here.

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FajrSunrise ZuhrAsr MaghribIsha
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Festivals

Ramadan
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month of fasting ...
  • Saudi National Day
  • Eid-ul-Fitr
  • Eid-ul-Adha

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    Madinah Dates Company/Dates Market
    Madinah is known for being one of the biggest producers of high quality dates; ...
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    In Madinah, there are numerous car ...    		 Driving Tips
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    Taxis are the most common form of ...    		 From the Airport
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    Madinah - Saudi Arabia

    Madinah History
    Madinah (originally known as Yathrib) is an extremely old city. It existed hundreds of years before the advent of Islam. The city, situated on a plain surrounded by hills, has abundant water supplies, vast date palms and vegetable gardens. Thus, in the past Madinah became a supplier of food and water to trade caravans on the move from southern parts of the Arabian Peninsula to Syria and Egypt along the Red Sea.

    The Prophet Mohammad was born in 570 A.D. in Makkah, a city some 200 miles away from Madinah, and he received the first verses of Quran in 610 A.D. Islam was then... read more

    Madina Oberoi
    Built in 1988 and remodeled in 2000, the Madina Oberoi is a 5-star hotel with Islamic Design and...    		 AlJaad CROM Madina Hotel
    The AlJaad CROM Madina Hotel is a 4-star hotel with fresh décor and modern amenities. It is...
    Le Meridien Hotel
    Le Meridien was built in 1978 and remodeled in 2006. The interior has been decorated with fine...    		 InterContinental Hotel Dar Al Iman
    The Dar Al Iman InterContinental is located right on the Masjid al Nabawi’s plaza, and is only a...
    Hilton Madinah
    The Hilton is a 5-star hotel located only a short walk from Masjid Al-Nabawi, a perfect place for...    		 Madinah Möevenpick Hotel
    The Movenpick Hotel is a family-friendly city-center hotel to the north of Masjid Al-Nabawi. The...
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    Madinah Dates Company/Dates Market
    Madinah is known for being one of the biggest producers of high quality dates; you are likely to...    		 Street vendors
    Street vendors are also a part of the city’s attraction, famously known to be selling every kind...
    Souvenir Shopping
    Some of the most popular souvenir items of Madinah include their high quality prayer mats for...
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    Eid-ul-Fitr
    Eid-ul-Fitr in essence is a celebration by the Muslims to thank Allah for blessing them with the...    		 Ramadan
    Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month of fasting when Muslims refrain...
    Saudi National Day
    It is perhaps the only non-religious event that takes place in the city. The Saudi National Day...    		 Eid-ul-Adha
    This is the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ or ‘Greater Eid’ marking the day after Arafat during...
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    Madinah Restaurant, Marmara Restaurant
    Offering Oriental and International Cuisines, the Madinah Restaurant and Marmara Restaurants offer...    		 Al Salam Main Restaurant, Al Rehab Restaurant and Al Taiba Restaurant
    These 3 restaurants are located inside the Hotel Anwar Al Madinah’s premises. The Al Salam Main...
    Shing Yang Restaurant
    It is perhaps the best Chinese restaurant in town. It gives you the vibes of a restaurant from the...    		 Al Tazaj
    Al Tazaj is barbeque chicken restaurant chain in Saudi Arabia. The chicken comes fresh from the...
    Pizza Hut
    Pizza Hut is an international pizza chain and has outlets in Tabuk, Yanbu, Khobar, Dhahran, Dammam,...    		 Pizza Inn
    Pizza Inn is fast food chain with approximately 27 restaurants in the central & eastern provinces;...
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    Fast Facts
    -Location: Madinah (Al Madinah Al Munawarah) is located in the Eastern Part of Al Hijaz region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It lies about 150 miles to the east of Red Sea & Egypt situated in the north-western part of KSA. The city is 620 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 50 square kilometers.

    -Dialing code:
    +9664 or 009664

    -Emergency numbers:
    Police: 04-823-0930; 04-822-9373; 
    Fire:
    Ambulance: 997
    Airport Inquiry:  04-842-0000 (Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Airport)
    -Population: greater than 1.3million (as per 2006 data)
    -Languages: Arabic
    -Time zone: GMT + 03:00 hour
    -Average January temperatures –  Min: 11.6 C    Max: 23.6 C
    -Average July temperatures –  Min: 28.4 C       Max: 39.3 C
    -Annual rainfall:  49.1mm
     
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    When To Go

    When to go
    Being part of the Arabian Peninsula, Madinah is naturally dry for most of the year. The coolest months on the calendar are January and February but even these months are hot. In July, temperatures ...

    Kids In Tow

    What to do with Children in Tow
    There are several entertainment areas in and around Madinah that can be attractive for children. ...

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    Health and Safety
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