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-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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Exchange Rates
The Riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia (code: SAR)
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Public Holidays
1. 11th Sept: Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) 2. 23rd Sept: Saudi National Day 3. 17th Nov: Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
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Annual Temperature
Month Average Min. Temp C Average Max. Temp C January 12 24 February 13 26 March 17 30 April 21 34 May 25 39 June 28 42 July 28 39 August 29 42 September 27 41 October 22 36 November 17 30 December 13 25
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Madinah Residents
The city is mostly inhabited by Arabs with some Asian and African minorities in the mix also. Modesty in dress (especially for women), abstention from alcohol, and no nightclubs, movie theaters or similar entertainment exist in this city, so residents tend to be quite religious. Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the world, with several deluxe five-star hotels with luxurious amenities offered to visitors. Despite the luxurious environment, Islamic laws are still upheld above Western values. This can be seen in the gyms and fitness centers that cater to men only.
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Madinah Today
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 with the tombs of the famous Abu Bakr (RA), Umar (RA) and Fatima (RA). If people do go for tour visits then they must be ready to adhere to the code of conduct, which includes maintaining proper dress code and decorum.
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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.
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