The green dome of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina

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pilgrimage-destination Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Medina: Sacred Pilgrimage Destination

The city of the Prophet Muhammad's mosque and tomb, Islam's second holiest destination. Medina—originally known as Yathrib—entered Islamic history in 622.

Historical Significance

Cultural and Spiritual Context

Associated traditions: Islam

Notable Features

Experiencing This Place Today

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