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Al 'Uyun Destination Guide
Delve into Al 'Uyun in Saudi Arabia
Al 'Uyun in the region of Al Madīnah is a city in Saudi Arabia - some 447 mi or ( 720 km ) West of Riyadh , the country's capital .
Current time in Al 'Uyun is now 03:55 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Riyadh " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Urwah, Tabuk, Qaba, Jeddah, and Hayil. While being here, make sure to check out Urwah . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al 'Uyun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Madinah Knowledge Economic City (English)
Promotion video of the "Knowledge Economic City" in Madinah. Please see www.madinahkec.com for further details. ..
Al Rawdah Al Shareafah
vedio from inside the Rawdah at AL NABAWY Mosque showing the outsides of the grave of the best creature of Allah Prophet Mouhammed may peace be upon him and the menbar of his ( where he stood to wise ..
Clarity in Manhaj & its Effects in Calling Others to Allaah (English Subtitles)
This was a lecture delivered by the two noble and esteemed Shaykhs: Muhammad Ibn Ramzaan al-Haajiree and Saalih Ibn Sa'd as-Suhaymee - may Allaah preserve them both - on Tuesday, the 15th of Jumaadul- ..
Alpha1Estates - Taiba Eastern Tower, Madinah (2008)
Alpha1Estates International (www.alpha1estates.com), the world's premier Islamic property company specialising in property in Makkah and Madinah, is launching a world exclusive video to celebrate Rabi ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 5 km away
King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran
King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an is a printing plant located in Medina, Saudi Arabia that publishes the Qur'an in Arabic and other languages. The company produces about 10 million copies a year. It has 1,700 employees. It has published 55 different translations of the Qur'an in 39 languages. Its website offers the Arabic Qur'an, recitations, textual search, translations, images of early Qur'an manuscripts, and exegetic commentaries.
Located at 24.52 39.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Masjid al-Qiblatain
Masjid al-Qiblatain (المسجد القبلتین) (Mosque of the two Qiblas) is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where the Islamic prophet Muhammad, leading the prayer, is said to have been commanded to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca. Thus it uniquely contained two prayer niches. Recently the mosque was renovated; the old prayer niche facing Jerusalem was removed, and the one facing Mecca was left.
Located at 24.48 39.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 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 10 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 10 km away
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