Islamic History - Medina's Historic Mosques and Tourist Attractions

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Every year millions of Muslims come to Medina for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage, which is considered the first capital of Islam.

Medina is considered the second holiest city in Islam after the Mecca. The Prophet's Mosque built by the Prophet is located here. The Prophet’s Mosque is built in 622, and this mosque is still considered one of the largest mosques in the world. The first mosque of Islam, Quba Mosque, is also located in the same city.

Before the advent of Islam, the Median was called Yathrib. The city was famous for its commercial and geographical importance. It had mountains, plains, oases, and gold, silver, and copper mines.

According to the Saudi tourism website 'Visit Saudi', Muslims and foreigners can visit the tourist attractions of Medina, without any restrictions. Medina’s historical places include the important Jabal Uhud, Jabal Al-Rama (Archers Hill), Jabal Noor, and Jabal Dhubab. All these places have religious importance. There are also several museums located in Medina where you can look at the history of the city.