(Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarah  (the radiant city

  or Al-Madīnah, (the city), also transliterated as Madīnah, is a city in the Hejaz, and the capital of the Al Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. The city contains al-Masjid an-Nabawi ("the Prophet's Mosque"), which is the burial place of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and is the second-holiest city in Islam after Mecca

:Ajwa Dates

Ajwa Dates of Medina are very distinctive by their round form and red color that is almost black. Additionaly, it is has a unique taste and considered to be the best kind of dates that are welcomed by pilgrants during pilgrimage time. This proves its high cost because of its high and unique quality. Ajwa madina dates are the best type of dates because of its many nutritional benefits; they contain a high rate of sugars and vitamins which make them healthy and benefitial. They also contain calcium and magnisium in addition to zenk that enhances immunity. Also, this kind of dates can be treating many diseases; that is why most nurtitionists always recommend it for prevention from some diseases and to help the body grow normally and healthily. This kind is particularly considered one of the blessed types because of the place of its existence in farms of palm trees near the Haram Makki. In addition, it is scientifically proven the extent of ajwa madina dates importance and value for the human health. Also, it is mentioned in the Sacred Ahadith of the Prophet (PBBUH) inviting us to eat it as well as those ahadiths proving its health benefits.

:Traditional Food

Al-Madinah offers a diversity of delicious dishes that mimic all the Islamic cuisine, like Turkish, Indian, Moroccan, Egyptian, Levant, African, Javanese, Bukhari, Kabli, and even Chinese. The most prominent dishes are Almu’arraq, 

 Alkibdah

Mshawe

Almesakhah

Manto

 Alsambosa

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Mada'in Saleh  also called Al-Hijr or Hegra, is a pre-Islamic archaeological site located in the Al-Ula sector, within the Al Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. A majority of the vestiges date from the Nabatean kingdom (1st century AD). The site constitutes the kingdom's southernmost and largest settlement after Petra, its capital.Traces of Lihyanite and Roman occupation before and after the Nabatean rule, respectively, can also be found.

The Qur’an places settlement of the area by the Thamud people after Noah but before Moses. According to the Islamic text, the Thamudis, who carved out homes in the mountains, were punished by Allah for their practice of idol worship, being struck by an earthquake and lightning blasts. Thus, the site has earned a reputation as a cursed place — an image which the national government is attempting to overcome as it seeks to develop Mada'in Saleh for its tourism potential.

In 2008 UNESCO proclaimed Mada'in Saleh as a site of patrimony, becoming Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage Site. It was chosen for its well-preserved remains from late antiquity, especially the 131 rock-cut monumental tombs, with their elaborately ornamented façades, of the Nabatean kingdom.

The Qubaa’ Mosque is considered one of the glorified mosques in Islam; it was the first mosque that was ever built in Al-Madeenah Al-Munawwarah. The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, himself placed its first stones and took part in building it when he was staying with Banu ‘Amr ibn ‘Awf. The Prophet, sallallaahu‘alayhi wa sallam, used to visit it from time to time.

Saalim, may Allaah be pleased with him, would lead the prayers in Qubaa’ Mosque: It was narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him and his father, that he said, “Saalim, Abu Huthayfah’s servant, would lead the prayers in the Qubaa’ Mosque. He would lead the first immigrants and the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in prayers, and among them were Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, Abu Salamah, Zayd, and ‘Aamir ibn Rabee‘ah.” [Al-Bukhaari]

 

Regarding its merit, Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him and his father, reported that, “The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would go to Qubaa’ Mosque on foot or riding, and he would perform two Rak‘ahs [units of prayer] there.” [Muslim]

 

The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Prayer in the Qubaa’ Mosque is equal [in reward] to performing ‘Umrah.” [At-Tirmithi in hisSunan, Al-Albaani:Saheeh]

 

Therefore, Muslims have assigned a great deal of care and attention to that blessed mosque and made expansions and renovations in it whenever it was needed. Today, the Qubaa’ mosque is considered one of the landmarks of Madeenah and is frequently visited by Muslims from around the city, especially those who are coming to visit the Prophet's Mosque.

Medina has a hot desert climate 

 Summers are extremely hot with daytime temperatures averaging about 40 °C (104 °F)

with nights about 28 °C (82 °F). 

Temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F) are not unusual between June and September. 

Winters are milder, with temperatures from 12 °C (54 °F) at night to 24 °C (75 °F) in the day. 

There is very little rainfall, which falls almost entirely between November and May

Madinah is located in the north-western part of the Kingdom, to the east of the Red Sea, which lies only 250 km (155 miles) away from it. It is surrounded by a number of mountains: Al-HujaZ, or Pilgrims' Mountain to the West, Sala' to the north-west, Al-E'er, or Caravan Mountain to the south and Ohud to the north. 

Madinah is situated on a flat mountain plateau at the junction of the three valleys of Al-Agl, Al-Aqiq, and Al-Himdh. For this reason, there are large green areas amidst a dry mountainous region. 

The city is 620 meters (2,046 ft.) above sea level. Its western and southwestern parts have many volcanic rocks. 

Madinah lies at the meeting -point of longitude 39 and 36 degree east and latitude 24 to 28 north. It covers and area of about 50 square kilometers (19 square miles) 

Madinah has 95 names, including Taibah, Tabah, Qubbat Al-Islam, Al-Mu'mina, Al-Mubarakah, Dar Al-  Abrar, Dar Al-Sunnah, Dar Alkahar l-

, Dar Al-Fateh, Dhat Al-Hirar, Dhat Al-Nakhi, Al-Barrah and Al-Jaberah

Madinah is the city of the Prophet, and also his burial place. It was the first Islamic city to support the 

Prophet (peace be upon him), and it joined him in fighting decisive battles which were instrumental in the victory of Islam and its subsequent spread.

This is the city of the Ansar, or "Supporters' and their brothers the Muhajireen, or "Emigrants", who together formed the first Islamic army which entered Makkah in triumph eight years after the Prophet's Hijrah, or Migration. It was a city which loved the Prophet, and which he in turn loved. On its soil he built his sacred mosque, and it was here that he was buried.

Madinah was also the city of the Orthodox Caliphs of Islam, who shouldered the responsibility of Jihad, or holy struggle, fighting against renegades and propagating Islam in the countries surrounding the Arabian peninsula. 

It was the seat of the first Islamic state, and witnessed the Prophet's companions administering the affairs of the Moslem community, compiling the Holy Quran, and dispatching armies to Persia, Syria and Egypt.

It is now the city of the Second Holy Mosque, and the Monarch, government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia take pride in serving and developing it in keeping with its distinguished status in Islamic histor