Medina, [a] officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, [b] also known as Taybah[c] and known in pre-Islamic times as Yathrib, [d] is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of …

Nov 23, 2025 · Medina, city located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, about 100 miles (160 km) inland from the Red Sea and 275 miles (445 km) from Mecca by road. It is the second holiest …

Nov 24, 2024 · Madina Sharif refers to the holy city of Madinah (Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah), located in present-day Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most sacred cities in Islam, second only to Makkah.

Want to discover the top spots to explore in Madinah on your next visit? This holy city is not just for prayers; it’s full of history, peace, and learning. Madinah is where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived and …

Central to the city is Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque, built by the Prophet Muhammad in 622 A.D., and his burial site. Other highlights include Quba Mosque, Islam's first …

Central to the city is Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque, built by the Prophet Muhammad in 622 A.D. and his burial site. Other highlights include Quba Mosque, Islam's first …

Medina, officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, is the second-holiest city in Islam and is located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. With a population of approximately 1.5 million people, it …