Top Places to Visit in Medina
A trip to Medina is a dream for most Muslims as it is the holiest city after Mecca. Medina also comes to mind after Masjid al-Haram when we think of visiting Muslim sacred places and receiving blessings from Allah (SWT). You can get blessed by visiting this holy place, the resting place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Every year, thousands of pilgrims worldwide visit the holy city of Medina after performing Hajj or Umrah. You should know that the distance between Mecca and Medina is approximately 350 km. Medina also has many religious and historical places that tourists and pilgrims visit. It would be best if you took advantage of your booked Umrah Package to visit the holy city of Medina.
Here are the most important and most visited attractions in Medina city:
- Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid An-Nabwi)
- Jannat al-Baqi
- Quba Mosque
- Masjid al-Qiblatain
- Uhud Mountain
- Wadi-e-Jinn
- Salman Farsi Garden
Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid An-Nabwi):
This is the most famous Mosque in Medina, Masjid An-Nabwi. The Mosque houses the big tomb identified by the light green dome in the southeast corner. The Mosque is always open for Muslims regardless of the date and time. The blessed hands of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) embellished the Mosque in 622 AD. This is not just a place where you only come for prayer; it will also let you learn about the Muslim community.
Jannat al-Baqi:
This cemetery is located near the east direction of Prophet’s Mosque. Jannat al-Baqi is the resting place of the Prophet’s companions, scholars, and the loved ones of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The first person buried here was the companion of Prophet Uthman Ibn Maz’un. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Saudi government demolished Jannat al-Baqi’s tombs and shrines.
Quba Mosque:
The Quba Mosque is Islam’s first Mosque, built by the Prophet (PBUH). It has majestic and stunning minarets, which are 47 metres high. Whenever you get the chance to visit Masjid Quba, please pray for at least two Rakats there. Quba Mosque also holds a library and some educational facilities.
Masjid al-Qiblatain:
Masjid al-Qiblatain is where the Prophet (PBUH) received instructions to change the direction of the Qiblah towards the Kaaba from Jerusalem. The Mosque is located on the north-western side of Medina on Khalid Ibn al-Walid road. In 1987, one Mihrab was removed, facing the direction of Jerusalem. It’s a place of worship that Muslims must visit while doing Ziyarats.
Uhud Mountain:
Mount Uhud is where the Battle of Uhud occurred, and its rocky peak shows its significance. The distance from Medina to Mount Uhud is approximately 5 km. Pilgrims should climb and hike there and explore the mountain’s significance. They must offer some Nafl prayers there. During the Hajj period, it becomes very crowded.
Salman Farsi Garden:
This is a calm and relaxing place for pilgrims and tourists who visit Medina.
This Garden is where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) planted 300 palm dates to free Salman Farsi (R.A). This Garden is located in the southeast direction of Medina, approximately 5 km, and entry is free there.
Summary
To sum up, you can visit almost all the nearby places in Medina during Umrah or Hajj. This tour will be a spiritual journey in which you can capture the memories of the golden times you spent there. Praying in Masjid An-Nabwi, Quba Mosque, and Masjid al-Qiblatain gives extra blessings. When you get the chance to visit in Ramadan after booking Ramadan Umrah Packages, take it as a blessing from God to you. You will have different feelings there than in Mecca because Medina is calm. May your journey to Medina will go well!