Madinah
City in Saudi Arabia
Medina is a city in western Saudi Arabia. In the city center, the vast Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) is a major Islamic pilgrimage site. Its striking Green Dome rises above the tombs of the Prophet Muhammad and early Islamic leaders Abu...
Demonym(s): Madani; مدني
Elevation: 620 m (2,030 ft)
First settled: 9th century BCE
Hijrah: 622 CE (1 AH)
Named for: Muhammad
Province: Medina Province