Medina
Medina is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca, located in the western part of Saudi Arabia. It is renowned as the city to which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated from Mecca, and it is home to the Prophet's Mosque, which contains the sacred Rawdah and the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Medina was a significant center for the early spread of Islam and the site of key historical events, such as the building of the first mosque in Islam (Quba Mosque) and the battles of Badr and Uhud. It is a major destination for Muslims, who visit it for Hajj and Umrah, as well as to see its holy landmarks.
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
The Prophet's Mosque is one of the holiest mosques in Islam and the second most sacred after the Grand Mosque in Mecca. It houses the sacred Rawdah and the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muslims from all over the world visit it for prayer and to pay respects at the Prophet's grave.
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Quba Mosque
The first mosque ever built in Islam, located in the southern part of Medina. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) frequently visited this mosque, making it a site of great significance for Muslims.
