Discover Madinah Quick Tips for the Smart Muslim Traveler

You’ll find Madinah, also known as Medina, approximately 100 miles from the Red Sea and less than 300 miles from Makkah. This is one of the holiest cities for anyone with sincere Islamic faith because this is where the Prophet Mohammad (Peach Be Upon Him) was laid to rest. Masjid-al-Nabawi incudes Prophet Mohammad’s tomb and is marked by an elaborate green dome that stands above the tomb. Millions of visitors visit to the city every year, and many visitors traveling to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah also visit Madina city. Most leisure trips to Madina are connected to Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, but there are many businessmen who find their way into the city each year as well. When you aren’t enjoying the open markets and simply walking through the streets to discover the hidden restaurants and street vendors, there are many cultural and historical attractions that you may want to visit.