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Medina is a holy city of Islam in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, located north of Mecca. It's where the Prophet Muhammad took refuge and where his tomb lies, drawing a steady stream of pilgrims.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Medina
Gateway airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Best season
Nov–Mar
Time zone
Asia/Riyadh
Sights covered
26 places

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Prophet's Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Prophet's Mosque

An Islamic holy site in Medina, Saudi Arabia, home to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered the second holiest site in Islam.

Quba Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Quba Mosque

A mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, said to have been built on the day the Prophet arrived here during the Hijra. Regarded as the first mosque in Islamic history, it draws visitors seeking both faith and history.

Masjid al-Qiblatain

Temples & religious sites

Masjid al-Qiblatain

Masjid al-Qiblatain is a historic mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It lies about 5 km northwest of the Prophet's Mosque, making it easy to visit together.

Mount Uhud

Nature

Mount Uhud

A mountain north of Medina, about 1,077 meters high and 7.5 kilometers long. It's also the historic site of the Battle of Uhud, fought between Muhammad and Mecca's forces in 625.

Al Jum'ah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al Jum'ah Mosque

A historic mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is said to be where the Prophet Muhammad led his first Friday prayer during his migration from Mecca to Medina.

Al-Ijabah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Ijabah Mosque

Al-Ijabah Mosque is a historic mosque in Medina built during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It offers a glimpse into the early history of Islam.

Amberiye Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Amberiye Mosque

A mosque next to Medina's old Hejaz Railway station, built in 1908 under Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It pairs well with a visit to the neighboring Hejaz Railway Museum.

Fas'h mosque

Temples & religious sites

Fas'h mosque

A small mosque tucked beneath a cave at the foot of Mount Uhud in Medina, said to be where the Prophet Muhammad prayed after a battle. Only part of a wall remains today, protected by an iron fence as a trace of history.

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