Madinah is the holy city of Islam that pilgrims visit through their umrah packages from London and other cities. Since, the city is directly related to our Holy prophet Hazrat Muhmmad (SAWW), hundreds of thousands of Muslims travel to Madinah after their holy rituals in Makkah and pay their respects. They offer prayers there and make supplications.
Here are the 10 popular places to visit in Madinah during Umrah pilgrimage.
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
The Prophet's Mosque, also known as Al-Masjid-al-Nabawi (SAWW) is the second holiest and second largest mosque of the Islamic religion present in the heart of Madinah city in Saudia Arabia. It is the resting places of our Holy Prophet (SAWW) as well. In the past the mosque also served as a;
• Community centre.
• Prison.
• Educational institute.
• Court.
Rawdah (Riyadh al-Jannah):
Present within the premises of Masjid-al-Nabawi (SAWW) in Madinah, the Rawdah (Riyad-al-Jannah) is a considered to be one of the gardens from the garden of paradise. For the Muslims, it is preferred to offer voluntary prayers here and make dua.
Quba Mosque.
Masjid-e-Quba is a significant landmark because it was the first ever mosque built in the name of Islam by Hazrat Muhmmad (SAWW). Its mention is also present in the Holy Quran.
Souq Bazar.
The old Bazaar of Madinah (Souq) is where you can find traditional;
• Handicrafts.
• Clothing.
• Perfumes.
• Spices.
• Souvenirs.
All in all, the place offers a very unique shopping experience with a hint of local culture.
Qiblatayn Mosque.
Masjid-e-Qiblatayn gets its name (the mosque of two Qiblas) from the fact that when Hazrat Muhmmad (SAWW) was leading a prayer in this mosque, a revelation from Allah Almighty came to change the Qibla direction from Bait-al-Muqadas (in Jerusalem) to Holy Kaabah (in Makkah).
Since then, Holy Kaabah is the only Qibla of Islam i.e., where all he Muslim offer their prayers facing in its direction.
Uhud Mountain.
Uhud Mountain is where the Battle of Uhud took place. Here, the graves of the martyrs of Uhud are also present where one can go and pay respects.
Madinah Date Palm Oasis.
A beautiful space with palm trees, and lot of greenery, Madinah Date Palm Oasis is a must visit on your trip to the city. This place has a very tranquil environment for you to relax your mind and body while surrounding yourself with the natural beauty of Madinah.
Jannat al-Baqi.
Jannat al-Baqi is the oldest, most significant holy cemetery present in Madinah where many notable companions of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) as well as some of his (SAWW) family members are resting. So, pilgrims can visit it and make dua for the gone ones.
Qasr al-Bilad.
An ancient fortress situated in the Madinah city, Qasr al-Bilad possesses exceptional historical value to learn about.
Quba Dates Market:
Knowns for its savoury, delish dates, Madinah city has a specific Quba Dates market where one can go taste and then purchase from a variety of dates. You can find any type of date you desire here.
Not only the Quba Dates Market has a range of different types of dates to offer for purchase but also one can experience the local Saudi culture there as well as buy souvenirs for their loved ones back home. You can visit all these mosques after booking December umrah packages 2023 because Umrah in the month of December is cheaper as compare to other months of Gregorian Calendar.
So, these are the 10 popular places that you must visit while in the holy city of Madinah.