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Al 'Uqul Destination Guide
Explore Al 'Uqul in Saudi Arabia
Al 'Uqul in the region of Al Madīnah is a place in Saudi Arabia - some 433 mi or ( 698 km ) West of Riyadh , the country's capital city .
Time in Al 'Uqul is now 01:03 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Riyadh " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tabuk, Jeddah, Hayil, and Medina. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tabuk . Where to go and what to see in Al 'Uqul ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or Prince Mohammad Airport (alternatively "Mohammed") is a regional airport in the western Saudi city of Medina. Opened in 1974, it handles mostly domestic flights, although it has limited scheduled international services to regional destinations such as Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Kuwait. and It also handles charter international flights during the Hajj season. It was named after Muhammad bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud.
Located at 24.55 39.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Mount Uhud
Mount Uhud is a mountain in north of Medina. It is 1,077 m high. It was the site of the second battle between Muslim and Meccan forces. The Battle of Uhud was fought on 19 March, 625, between a force from the small Muslim community of Medina, in what is now north-western Arabia, and a force from Mecca.
Located at 24.51 39.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Al-Baqi'
Maqbaratu l-Baqī' is a cemetery in Medina, Saudi Arabia, located to the southeast of the Masjid al-Nabawi. The mosque is built where the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to live, and is currently buried. The cemetery therefore holds much significance. It contains many of Muhammad's relatives and companions. Many traditions relate Muhammad issuing a prayer every time he passed it.
Located at 24.47 39.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Green Dome
The Green Dome is a green-colored dome built above the tomb of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and early Muslim leaders, Abu Bakr and Umar. The dome is located in the south-east corner of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The structure dates back to 1279 AD, when a colorless wooden cupola was built over the tomb. It was later rebuilt and painted using different colors twice in the late 15th century and once in 1817.
Located at 24.47 39.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Quba Mosque
The Quba Mosque, in the outlying environs of Medina in Saudi Arabia, is the oldest mosque in the world. Its first stones were positioned by the Islamic prophet Muhammad as soon as he arrived on his emigration from the city of Mecca to Medina and the mosque was completed by his companions. Muhammad spent more than 20 nights in this mosque (after migrating) praying qasr (a short prayer) while waiting for Ali whose house was behind this mosque.
Located at 24.44 39.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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