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Medina is one holiest Islamic site. The city is
important religious site as it houses 'Tomb of Prophet Muhammad' inside Masjid
al-Nabawi, Medina or 'The Mosque of The Prophet'.
The Mosque was built
adjacent to Prophet Muhammad's house as Muslims believe that Prophets must be
buried at the place where they take their last breath. It is believed that Muhammad
died here hence he was buried in his house in Medina. The tomb of prophet Muhammad
has made Medina one of the most popular religious place in Saudi Arabia.  Several
Muslims devotees come to Medina to visit the 'Tomb of Prophet' and to worship
at the mosques. It is a popular saying in Muslims that praying once at the Mosque
of the Prophet is equal to praying thousands of times in any other mosque in the
world. The city annually attracts large crowds of devotees that helps to promote
tourism in the region.
Medina also boasts to have the first mosque of
Islam Masjid Quba. The city is home to innumerable mosques and numerous people
visit Medina when they g for their annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Medina is a beautiful city that gives informative
insight into the cultural heritage and historical background of the region. The
mosque of Medina displays the splendid and spectacular Arabic architecture.
On your Saudi Arabia tour you must visit Medina but if you are a non Muslim do
not enter the city as non Muslims who visit the city are given death penalty.
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