Al Madinah is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca which holds significance for pilgrims. Although visiting Madinah is not necessary for pilgrims, it's a recommended practice that entices them to explore the beauty of Madinah. As it's a place where the holy Prophet came after migration from Mecca and was also buried in Masjid Nabawi, it's one of the common religious attractions for pilgrims.
To fulfill the increasing demand of pilgrims to visit Medinah, Umrah packages Bradford offers a comprehensive guided tour to Medinah which involves visiting the top places of the city. The following is a compilation of the 12 most religious and historical sites to visit in Medinah. So, let's explore.
Visit Medinah And Exploration Of Religious Landmarks
The beauty of Medinah is not limited to only Mosques, it has a diverse range of historical and religious sites that revive Muslims about Islamic and cultural events. Umrah packages Bradford facilitate pilgrims in organizing their religious journey with the exploration of top spiritual as well as historical landmarks of Medinah all in one place.
As the 10 Nights 3 star Umrah package provides a 5-day visit to Mecca and a 5-day visit to Medinah, you can make the best out of your Medinah stay while exploring your dream places. So, let's find out what to explore in Medinah during the pilgrimage.
1. Masjid An-Nabawi
Masjid an-Nabawi is a main Islamic attraction of Medinah that pilgrims want to visit during their holy trip to Saudi Arabia. It's a mosque that the holy Prophet built to provide a place to Muslims for praying, teach, seek guidance, and learn about Islamic rules. The mosque is a symbol of splendid architecture that was modified many times during the course of history. What makes this mosque the most religious landmark is the tomb of the holy Prophet and two caliphates of Islam, Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique.
2. Jannat Ul Baqhi
Visiting Jannat ul Baqhi is an opportunity to see the oldest cemetery of Islam where the souls of early Muslims are buried. The holy Prophet used to pray for Muslims buried in Jannat Ul Baqhi which shows the significance of this place.
By visiting the earliest resting place of Islam, pilgrims can revive the lives of people who were close to the holy Prophet and serve Islam from their hearts.
3. Masjid Quba
The Quba Mosque is the first Mosque that the holy Prophet built when he migrated from Mecca with his companions. Moreover, offering two Rak'ahs in the Quba Mosque is equal to performing an Umrah according to the holy Prophet.
As it's the oldest mosque built in Medinah, it's the main Islamic attraction for visitors as well as pilgrims who want to connect with Islamic heritage and historical incidents.
4. Masjid al-Qiblatain
al-Qiblatain mosque is popularly recognized as the mosque of two Qiblas, the direct of offering prayer. It's the place where the holy Prophet receives the divine command of changing the qibla direction from Jerusalem to Mecca.
Not only this, the masjid al-qiblatain is unique in its architecture also as it originally contained two mihrabs to offer prayer in two directions, now it has only one mihrab facing towards Mecca. So, visiting this place can be fulfilling for pilgrims who want to explore Islamic history.
5. Uhud Mountain
Visiting Uhud Mountain is also part of the Umrah packages Bradford that provides an opportunity to visit the mountain which is a place of the second battles of Islamic history.
It's the place where seventy companions of the holy Prophet were martyred during the battle. So, if you plan the Umrah pilgrimage with the 10 Nights 3 star Umrah package, it's great to visit the Uhud Mountain during your stay in Medinah.
6. The Seven Mosques
The seven mosques or Masjid al-Sab are a cluster of six mosques in Medinah located on the western side of the Sela Mountain which is a place of the Battle of Trench.
All these mosques are connected and each one represents the bravery of companions of the holy Prophet who fought in the battle with devotion. So, visiting these mosques and offering prayer in them can significantly enhance the spirituality of the pilgrimage.
7. The Islamic University Of Medinah
In addition to visiting the religious landmarks of Medinah, Umrah packages Bradford also organizes group tours to the Islamic university of Medinah which is a central place for learning Islam and doing research in Islamic studies.
The quality standards of the university and potential scholarships attract students from all over the world. So, visiting this university could be an educational experience that can enhance your spiritual experience anyway.
8. Al-Madinah Museum
Al-Madinah Museum is another Islamic as well as cultural attraction of pilgrims that you can also visit in the 10 Nights 3 star Umrah package. The museum contains more than 2000 historical artifacts showing the evolution of Medinah. It also displays the transformation of the masjid an-Nabwi from its humble beginning to the splendid complex it is today.
9. Hejaz Railway Museum
Similar to the Al-Medinah museum, visiting the Hejaz railway museum is also a mixed experience of both Islamic culture as well as historical significance for pilgrims. As this museum has a diverse range of historical artifacts, visual exhibits, and old photographs, it's the best way to learn about the developmental stages of Medinah.
It also visualizes the culture of people before and after the introduction of Islam in Medina. So, you can make the best out of your Medinah stay by visiting this historical site.
10. King Fahad Glorious Quran Printing Complex
Umrah packages Bradford also plans a visit to the King Fahad Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Medinah which is a significant place for making copies of the Quran. This printing complex produces millions of copies of the Quran and distributes them all over the world to provide access to the holy book.
By visiting this printing complex, pilgrims can observe the whole process of making the Quran and explore the diverse collection of Quran copies displayed there.
11. Al Noor Mall
Al Noor Mall is one of the biggest and most popular malls in Medinah famous for shopping for souvenirs. By visiting this mall, you can shop for high-quality goods and gifts for your loved ones while exploring a diverse range of international and local brands. Al Noor Mall is perfect to cater to the needs of pilgrims as it offers plenty of items available at varying prices from low to high.
12. Mount Uhud Park
With the 10 Nights 3 star Umrah package, you can also visit mount Uhud Park during your stay in Medinah. The park surrounds Uhud Mountain and offers a serene beauty that you can experience with family or fellow pilgrims.
The park also contains various food points and stalls that you can also explore. As the Uhud Mountain holds greater significance in Islam, this park can also revive pilgrims about historical and Islamic events anyway.
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