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The Noble Prophet’s Mosque was built by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, when he arrived in Madinah, with the Companions, may God be pleased with them, participating in its construction. Caliphs throughout history expanded and maintained it. Its area grew over time until it received the care of the Saudi state under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, becoming one of the largest mosques in the world, with the mosque and its courtyards accommodating more than a million worshippers. Besides its sanctity, the Prophet’s Mosque is a centre for scholars and students, with circles of remembrance studying the Holy Quran and its sciences, exegesis and hadith.

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The Noble Prophet’s Mosque was built by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, when he arrived in Madinah, with the Companions, may God be pleased with them, participating in its construction. Caliphs throughout history expanded and maintained it. Its area grew over time until it received the care of the Saudi state under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, becoming one of the largest mosques in the world, with the mosque and its courtyards accommodating more than a million worshippers. Besides its sanctity, the Prophet’s Mosque is a centre for scholars and students, with circles of remembrance studying the Holy Quran and its sciences, exegesis and hadith.

Famous mosques include Quba Mosque, the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, Friday Mosque, Al Fath Mosque, Al Ghamamah Mosque, Al Ijabah Mosque, Abu Bakr Mosque, Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque, Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, the Miqat Mosque and many other historic mosques too numerous to list. The Madinah region also contains sites of famous battles in Islam, including Badr, Uhud, the Trench and Khaybar.

Famous geographical landmarks mentioned in the Prophet’s biography and historical and geographical sources include Mount Uhud, Mount Asir, Al Jamawat, protected pastures such as Hima Al Naqi’ and Hima Al Rabadhah, Wadi Al Aqiq, Wadi Bathan, Ranuna, Wadi Al Qura and many other well-known valleys.

The cemetery of the martyrs of Uhud is beside Mount Uhud within Madinah’s sacred precinct. Among them is the Prophet’s uncle, our master Hamzah, may God be pleased with him, who was martyred with some Companions in the Battle of Uhud between Muslims and unbelievers on the mountain’s slopes. Visitors come here to reflect and learn lessons.

The site of the martyrs of Badr is where the thirteen martyrs of the Battle of Badr, may God be pleased with them, were buried. Their names are recorded on a commemorative panel beside the cemetery now surrounding the site in the town of Badr.

Al Arish Mosque is in Badr near the martyrs of Badr, on the site where a shelter was set up for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, during the Battle of Badr. A large modern congregational mosque has been built there, becoming one of Badr’s landmarks.

Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque is in Khaybar near Marhaba Palace and is a well-known mosque. A spring nearby, called Ain Ali, still flows today.

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Hejaz Railway Museum in Madinah

Attraction

This museum is in Bab Al Anbariyyah Square, in the railway station building overlooking Omar bin Al Khattab Street from the north. It currently occupies one floor of a station building on the eastern side, with an estimated area of 400 m2, and is under development.

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Al Suwaydirah Village

Attraction

Al Suwaydirah lies 60 km northeast of Madinah on the Qassim road. It represents the remains of a deeply ancient history, with antiquities dating to seven thousand years before Christ. Wadi Al Suwaydirah presents a picture of neglect and disregard for this historic heritage, with no one protecting it, leaving it prey to neglect and defacement. As soon as you walk through the valley, you feel a sense of awe before the meticulously arranged drawings on the rocks.

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Islamic Writings and Inscriptions

Attraction

The Madinah region is rich in Islamic inscriptions carved on rock faces and is among the Kingdom’s richest regions in Islamic writing. Islamic sites also contain tombstone inscriptions providing important information about people who lived in the region. Their texts reveal occupations, titles, professions, crafts and the places and tribes to which they belonged. Such stones have been found in Al Rabadhah, Al Farsh and within Madinah. Dozens of Islamic inscriptions have been found across the region, notably Al Hinakiyyah, Wadi Al Suwaydirah, Bi’r Al Saybiyyah, Al Uwaynah, Wadi Al Khanq, Al Rabadhah, Al Mahd, Al Suwayriqiyyah, Al Haradiyyah in Khaybar, Rawawah south of Madinah, Al Furaysh, Al Wuqayhah, Al Khadra (30 kilometres south of Al Akhal), and the rock faces of Wadi Al Ula and Wadi Al Mu’tadil. At scattered sites, travellers and residents left rock-carved texts containing names, notable persons, traditional supplications and Quranic passages, some bearing dates.

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Dar Al Madinah Museum of Islamic Heritage

Attraction

It is a specialist museum about the history of Madinah, revealing the early stages of the city’s development. The museum contains visual and audio media for explanation and guidance.

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Kaaki Museum

Museum

It is a specialized museum of Madinah which unravels the early stages of Madinah’s development. The museum contains visual media and pictures of the city.

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Taiba Land Resort

Attraction

Taiba Land Resort Street Al-Khalil Str POBOX 587 Telephone 48458600 Fax 48458709

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Al-Hokair Group

Attraction

Al-Hokair Group Address: Street ِAbu Baker Al-Seddig Str Telephone 48312056

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

There are several entertainment areas in and around Madinah that can be attractive for children. These places include King Fahd Park, Al Hamra Park, Al Nakheel Park, Central Park, Taibeh Land Tourism Village, Aliyet Al Medina Souk, Rashed Mega Mall Complex, Al Hassen Mall, Al Bu’aijan Park, Al Gadi Park, Al Hukair Luna Park, Wild Baydha Park, Agool Park, Abu Terboosh Park, Bayt Al Madina Park and Nowres Park.

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Jannatul Baqi

Cemetery

Jannat-ul-Baqi is the burial ground of some of the closest companions of the Prophet (PBUH) including some of his wives and daughters. It is right next to the Masjid Al Nabawi and Muslim men should definitely visit the site and say a prayer for the deceased. Please note that the area is forbidden for women.

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Madinah Restaurant, Marmara Restaurant

Offering Oriental and International Cuisines, the Madinah Restaurant and Marmara Restaurants offer 3 and 2 meals a day respectively. You must try the Red Sea shrimp or lobster thermidore at the Madinah Hotel and definitely try the mixed grill Mediterranean-style fish at the Marmara Restaurant. Café Najd This cafe is located inside the luxurious Madinah Hilton, just a few steps away from the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) Mosque in Madinah. At the Café Najd you will come across fresh juices, pastries and light snacks. The Hiltonia Mocktail is a specialty of this Café.

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Shing Yang Restaurant

It is perhaps the best Chinese restaurant in town. It gives you the vibes of a restaurant from the Far East and yet it is located right here in the Middle East. One of the specialties of this unique eating place includes the Chicken in cashew nut sauce that would cost you about SR 20 per plate.

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Al Tazaj

Al Tazaj is barbeque chicken restaurant chain in Saudi Arabia. The chicken comes fresh from the poultry farms and is then marinated using natural ingredients. Its menu includes barbecued chicken, chicken kabab sandwiches, french fries etc. The following are its 3 outlets in Madinah:

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Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is an international pizza chain and has outlets in Tabuk, Yanbu, Khobar, Dhahran, Dammam, Qatif, Jubail, Ras Tanurah, Buraidah, Hail, Onaizah, Riyadh (32 branches), Taif, Makkah, Madinah etc. Its branches in Madinah are on Al-Hazim Road, Qurban Street and Sultana Street.

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Pizza Inn

Pizza Inn is fast food chain with approximately 27 restaurants in the central & eastern provinces; owned by United Food Co, part of the Abdullah Abunayyan Group. It has outlets in Riyadh, Dammam, Khobar, Doha, Ahsa, Kharj, Madinah etc.

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Kudu Restaurants

Kudu is a Fast food chain, with almost 114 restaurants across Saudi Arabia. Its menu includes sandwiches ( mainly chicken, beef, combo, turkey, club), steaks, burgers etc and has outlets in Riyadh, Dhahran, Madinah, Jubail, Jeddah, Makkah, Khobar etc.

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Al Baik

The popular Saudi alternative to KFC, this restaurant specializes in selling fried chicken for outrageously low prices. They also offer shrimp, fish and burgers and fries as well. The restaurant has outlets all over Saudi Arabia (except for Riyadh )

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Madina Oberoi

Luxury Hotels

Built in 1988 and remodeled in 2000, the Madina Oberoi is a 5-star hotel with Islamic Design and luxuriously furnished rooms. It provides an uninterrupted view of the Prophet’s Mosque and the Green Dome. Its dining options include international and Indian cuisine. The hotel offers various services including babysitting, hair salon, parking garage, room service (limited hours), laundry, and barbecue grill, parking garage and more. It also hosts a business center and conference room(s).

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AlJaad CROM Madina Hotel

The AlJaad CROM Madina Hotel is a 4-star hotel with fresh décor and modern amenities. It is located in Al-Madinah’s city centre and is within walking distance from the Prophet’s Mosque and Bab Al Salam Gate. This state-of-the-art hotel is equipped with modern technology (wireless Internet access) and offers guests a variety of restaurants, a café shop, a ballroom, a business center, pick & drop services accompanied with 24-hour front desk, onsite car rental and tour assistance services. The rooms have coffee/tea makers, direct dial phones, cable television service, soundproofed walls, rollaway beds and refrigerators.

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Le Meridien Hotel

Le Meridien was built in 1978 and remodeled in 2006. The interior has been decorated with fine Italian marble in a unique and traditional Saudi Arabian style. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Medina International Airport and 7km away from the Qiblatain Mosque, Islamic University and the Sultana Shopping Center. It offers convenient and flexible meeting facilities for businessmen and religious travelers, an onsite barber shop and a spacious yet intimate lobby. It is open for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

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InterContinental Hotel Dar Al Iman

The Dar Al Iman InterContinental is located right on the Masjid al Nabawi’s plaza, and is only a 10-minute walk from King Abdul Aziz library. The Taiba Mall and Bin Dawood Supermarket are right next to Dar Al Iman. The hotel offers a safe, a mini-bar and a private bathroom to each room with laundry, ironing, 24-hour front desk and tour desk services too. The onsite Rotana Restaurant offers buffet and an à la carte menu. Wireless Internet is available in the entire hotel (including the Business Centre) and costs S.A.R. 20/hour and S.A.R. 75 per 24 hours.

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Hilton Madinah

Luxury Hotels

The Hilton is a 5-star hotel located only a short walk from Masjid Al-Nabawi, a perfect place for Hajj and Umrah visitors. It is smack in the heart of the city’s shopping district and provides a range of breathtaking views of the Holy Mosque. The hotel offers on site laundry, dry cleaning, currency exchange and an ATM/Cash Machine. It also provides a 24-hour front desk, a business center and a designated smoking area. Wired Internet is available in both the business center and public areas at a cost of S.A.R. 50/hour.

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Madinah Möevenpick Hotel

Expensive Hotels

The Movenpick Hotel is a family-friendly city-center hotel to the north of Masjid Al-Nabawi. The Baqi Al Gharqad; Quba’ Mosque is also nearby. This 4-star property features 3 restaurants (Marrakech that serves authentic Moroccan cuisine, Shiraz serves traditional Persian cuisine and Movenpick Hotel Restaurant has an international buffet) along with a 24-hour business center, wireless Internet access (for a charge) and meeting/conference rooms for small groups. The staff can readily arrange concierge and wedding services. Other routine amenities include dry cleaning/laundry and tour assistance services. Moreover, the hotel also has to offer a multilingual staff, child care and several room-oriented complementary services.

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Madinah Marriott Hotel

Luxury Hotels

The Madinah Marriott is a 5-star hotel located opposite Madinah Governor Office. The hotel offers free of cost shuttle buses to Haram 24/7 which is just a 2 minutes drive. Along with that there is 24-hours room service, coffee shop, business center and high speed wireless Internet access at competitive prices. Furthermore, the hotel provides coffee in the lobby, toll-free phone calls, copy & fax service and network/internet printing.

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Ramada Madina Al Hamra

A newly built hotel in 2007, the Ramada Al Hamra is a 0–star property 15 meters away from Prophet’s Mosque. It offers deluxe rooms with coffee/tea stations, 21-inch plasma screen TV and a guest safe box in each room. Each room is provided with a free daily fruit-basket and there is onsite open buffet and an à la carte menu restaurant. Other amenities include free local telephone calls, wake-up calls, an ironing board (furnished upon request) and a multilingual hotel staff.

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Al Muna Kareem Radisson Blu Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Al Muna Kareem was built in 2005 and lies 70 meters from the Prophet’s Mosque. This 5-star hotel along with many other hotels is located in central Madinah near Masjid Al-Nabawi and Baqi Al Gharqad. The onsite restaurant provides 3 meals a day. It offers complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access along with meeting facilities that include banquet facilities and conference rooms for small groups. Other amenities include onsite shopping facilities and laundry/dry cleaning services. Even guestrooms offer separate sitting areas and have complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access.

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Elaf Taiba Hotel

Moderate Hotels

A short walk from the Prophet’s Mosque and King Abdul Aziz Library, Elaf Taiba offers comfortable rooms with satellite TV and a mini-fridge in each. It has an onsite restaurant that offers numerous dishes. The business and commercial areas especially the Sultana Street are very close by the hotel. The hotel offers services including a laundry, business center, currency exchange, ironing, ATM/Cash machine, packed lunches and a 24-hour front desk. Wireless internet is available in public areas at a cost of S.A.R. 60 per 24 hours.