10 Free Things to do in Medina That You Shouldn't Miss

May 6, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Medina (/məˈdiːnə/; Arabic: المدينة المنورة‎, al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, "the radiant city"; or المدينة, al-Madīnah (Hejazi pronunciation: [almaˈdiːna]), "the city"), also transliterated as Madīnah, is a city in the Hejaz region of the Arabian Peninsula and administrative headquarters of the Al-Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. At the city's heart is al-Masjid an-Nabawi ("the Prophet's Mosque"), which is the burial place of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and is the second-holiest city in Islam after Mecca.
Restaurants in Medina

1. Al Masjid an Nabawi

Al Haram, Medina 42311 Saudi Arabia +966 55 505 6356 http://www.gph.gov.sa/ar-sa/Pages/default.aspx
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5.0 based on 2,308 reviews

Al Masjid an Nabawi

Reviewed By ayazgulkeerio - Islamabad, Pakistan

This is holy, peaceful and beautiful Mosque and Roza Mubarak of Hazrat Muhammad Peace be upon him, in my life I have visited this holy place five times

2. Masjid Al Qiblatayn

Medina Saudi Arabia
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5.0 based on 474 reviews

Masjid Al Qiblatayn

Reviewed By gulzucker - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One more the historically important mosque in the Islamic world. Masjid Al Qiblatayn is the oldest and beautiful mosque in Madinah, Mosque of the two Qibla's. After Prophet Mohammed had received the command to change the Qiblah, the direction had been changed from Al Aksa mosque to Holy Kaaba in Mecca. Must visit place and pray two rekat salla.

3. Masjid Quba

Al Hijrah Rd Al Khatim, Medina 42318 Saudi Arabia +966 14 831 2441 http://www.islamiclandmarks.com/madinah-other/masjid-quba
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5.0 based on 930 reviews

Masjid Quba

Reviewed By BATKOO - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

When Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings be upon him) migrated from Makkah to Madinah , Quba is the place on the outskirts of Madinah where the Prophet (Peace & blessings be upon him), accompanied by Sayedina Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived and first stayed and built the first Masjid of Islam.My first visit to this historical Masjid was in 1982.It was small but had its own reverence and awe.In my recent visit in February 2019,I found a new Masjid has been constructed which is much bigger than the original one and is reasonably impressive.An authentic Hadith states that who ever offers two rakahs of voluntary prayers in this Masjid, he gets a reward equal to one Umrah.I was lucky enough this time that I not only offered many voluntary prayers but got the privilege of offering Duhr in congelation.The Masjid was almost full including its court yard.The expansion is impressive but wash rooms are very substandard and very poorly maintained.They need to be upgraded and maintained properly.It also needs a proper eating place to be provided to enable pilgrims spend more time in this Historical Place.

4. Jannatul Baqi

Southeast of the Masjid al-Nabawi, Medina Saudi Arabia
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5.0 based on 273 reviews

Jannatul Baqi

Reviewed By AFAK25 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Surrounded by distinctive high walls on the eastern side of Prophet's Mosque. During normal times people can be seen flocking the viewing platform just for a peep over the grill and saying some prayers but due to Covid 19 pandemic no entry to the viewing platform allowed. Or at least that's what happened to us few times we tried during the National Day long weekend.

5. King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex

Tabuk Trunk Road, Medina Saudi Arabia +966 14 861 5600 http://www.qurancomplex.gov.sa
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex

Reviewed By MohaNYC

Seeing this place is amazing. We talked to a taxi driver. Made a deal with him for half a day. In the deal, he would take us to few important places. Quran Printing Complex is one of the places. We planned to arrive by 10 am. We were told that they close early. Its a nicely organized shot trip. We were able to visit for a short period of time from 2nd floor (I can say gallery). At the end of the visit approximately 10 minutes, visitors were to out. On the way out, you can pick a free copy of the Quran. Important: They have the Quran in few language including Farsi, Urdu and Bengali etc. If you would rather like one of these, please ask them for your choice of language. These comes with Arabic with translation in of these language. They did not have it in English.

6. Masjid Al Ghamamah

Abu Ayoub Al Ansari Street, Medina Saudi Arabia
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Masjid Al Ghamamah

Reviewed By AFAK25 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Historical sites in Medina, Masjid Al Ghamamah and Masjid Saidina Abu Bakar are located near to each other. Sometimes people confuse the two. To differentiate them, Masjid Al Ghamamah has many domes while Masjid Saidina Abu Bakar is much smaller and has only one dome. The area is located southwest of the Prophet's Mosque and a short walk away from the Holy Quran exhibition. The area surrounding the two masjids has been into a park with benches. Good for picnicking with family.

7. Mount Uhud

Medina Saudi Arabia
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4.5 based on 563 reviews

Mount Uhud

Reviewed By munaffa2017 - Durban, South Africa

A very nostalgic place to visit. You can feel the greatness of the battle of Uhud. Also of the martyrs buried there. Also boasts a lovely flea market with the best dates available at very good prices. We enjoyed the fresh dates on sale . A must see site for all hajees.

8. Mosque of Badr

Medina Saudi Arabia
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Mosque of Badr

9. Madina Media Museum

Dawoodi Park Street, Medina Saudi Arabia http://www.madinamuseum.com/call.html
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Madina Media Museum

10. Rashed Mall

King Abdulaziz Street, Medina Saudi Arabia
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Rashed Mall

Reviewed By khaliql2015 - Florence, Italy

I have been to rashid mall madina it's big mall and mostly brands are available so you can find everything there. And there is also food court where you can enjoy international fast food and local as well

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