Medina

For other places with the same name, see Medina (disambiguation).

Medina (المدينة Madinah) is a city in Saudi Arabia, to the north of Mecca.


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Understand

Medina is the second holy city of Islam. The Prophet Mohammed fled to Medina when he was driven out of Mecca, and taught there for some years before his triumphant return to Mecca.


Get in

The Muslim Hajj pilgrimage includes a visit to Medina. Today the most common route is to arrive in Jeddah by plane, and get on a special pilgrims' bus to Mecca and Medina, and come back to fly home in a couple of weeks. A century ago, it was ship to Jeddah, then on foot or by camel.

Medina also has an airport with flights from around the country and the world.

WARNING: Like Mecca, Medina is strictly off limits to non-Muslims. Since this restriction carries the death penalty, travellers would be wise to heed it!


Get around

See

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Medina has many hotels, most of which are very close to the Mosque.

5 star hotels like the Hilton Hotel and The Oberoi are located in close proximity to the Mosque and offer dining as well as shopping.

Get out



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