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Bookmark or Share- Medina | Meaning, History, Population, Map, & Facts | BritannicaMedina, city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the second holiest city in Islam. In 622 Muhammad arrived in the city, then known as Yathrib, after fleeing Mecca, in an event known as the hijrah (emigration). It was in Medina that he established the Muslim community and where his body is entombed.
- Medina - Wikipedia'The Luminous City', Hejazi Arabic pronunciation: [al.maˈdiːna al.mʊˈnawːara]) and also commonly simplified as Madīnah or Madinah (المدينة, al-Madina), is the capital of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history.
- Medina summary | BritannicaMedina, Arabic Al-Madīnah ancient Yathrib, City (pop., 2004: 918,889), western Saudi Arabia, north of Mecca. It developed from an oasis settled by Jews c. 135 ce. In 622 the Prophet Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina ( see Hijrah). It served as capital of the Islamic state until 661.
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Medina - TripadvisorThings to Do in Medina, Saudi Arabia: See Tripadvisor's 28,618 traveler reviews and photos of Medina tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Medina. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Madinah - Visit Saudi Official WebsiteHighlights. About Al-Madinah. Accommodations. Top Attractions. Shopping. Restaurants and Cafes. Experiences. Around Al-Madinah. Share your feedback. In Madinah, you will be standing among thousands of archaeological landmarks, historical sites and a great Islamic heritage. Visit it now and get to know the cradle of Islamic civilization.
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