The Holy Places to Visit in Madinah


Madinah is the second-oldest city in Saudi Arabia for Muslims. It is about four hours away from Makkah. The city is rich in Ziyarat and is home to important attractions. It’s one of the most popular places to visit in Saudi Arabia during Hajj and Umrah. You can visit these Sacred places by booking your Hajj and
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During pilgrimages, Muslims often travel to Madinah and visit famous places. And pay their respects at mosques, tombs, and shrines. It serves as the provincial capital of Medina and the fourth-most populated city in Saudi Arabia. One can simply remain for a few days, whether you are Muslim or not. Below are some holy places to visit in Madinah:

1.   Al-Masjid Al-Nabwi

It’s the second oldest and most significant mosque after Masjid Al-Haram. According to traditions, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) built it, and He was buried under a green dome there. According to some narrations, one prayer offered here is equivalent to offering 1000 prayers in any other mosque. A courtyard covered by a massive green dome with gold ornamentation is surrounded by many big domes. One can easily visit this during pilgrimages.

 

2.   The Quba Mosque

The first mosque of Islam is Masjid Quba. Which is one of the important places to visit during Hajj and Umrah. It was founded by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself after migrating from Makkah to Medina. Therefore, it has a high position among Muslims. Many people take this mosque as the third most important shrine in Saudi Arabia. It can accommodate 20,000 worshippers and comprises a total of 56 domes and 4 minarets.

 

3.   Jannat Ul Baqi

It is a graveyard in Madina City that is also referred to as the “Garden of Heaven”. More than a thousand of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) friends and family members are buried in this location. The first person to be buried in this cemetery was Asad Bin Zararah (R.A). It is said that the cemetery was chosen by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself. The reward of visiting this cemetery, especially on the day of Jummah and seeking prayer from Allah, is more.

 

4.   Mount Uhud

Since it is one of the most well-known places in Madina city. Most pilgrims performing the Hajj and Umrah visit it. The mount is well recognized for its role in the Uhud battle incident. Because Mount Uhud served as the setting for the second great battle in Islamic history, Muslims have a special affection for it. While climbing this peak, people are recommended to prepare themselves and hydrate well.

 

5.   Masjid Al-Qiblatain

Every Muslim places a great deal of importance on this historical location. It is also known as the Mosque of the two Qiblas. It’s the place where the new Qibla direction toward Mecca was implemented. Due to its unusual infrastructure and history, this holy mosque is a recognizable landmark. People can easily visit there and enjoy a wonderful experience.

 

Madinah is a great place to travel and see both old and new sites. The majority of historical and Ziyarat locations are in Madina city. You can go to Madina if you purchase the Best Umrah Package from any company.

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