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Saudi Arabia: Travel Brochure
Saudi Arabia: Travel Brochure
Saudi Arabia: Travel Brochure
Travel Brochure
Saudi Arabia is lactated in the Middle East and is bordered by many countries
including Yemen, Oman, U.A.E., Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. The capital of
Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Other important cities include Mecca, Medina, and Hofuf.
Places To Go- Al Masjid al
Nabawi
Al Masjid al Nabawi or the
Mosque of the Prophet is located
in the city of Madina and is
considered to be the world's
second holiest mosque. The
original part of the mosque is
also said to be built by the
prophet Muhammad himself in
622 AD. The mosque was later
expanded on by other Islamic
leaders to create what we see
today.
Al Masjid al Nabawi is located in Madina, Saudi
Arabia which is shown bolded on the right.
Places to Go- Jannat al-Baqi
Jannat al-Baqi means the “Tree
Garden of Heaven” and is
sacred to many Muslims
because it is believed that
several of the prophet
Muhammads relatives and
friends are buried there. Some
of these relatives include his
mother, wife, and grandfather.
While men are allowed to visit
this ancient burial, women are
not even permitted to go near
its outer walls.
Jannat al-Baqi is located just outside of the
city of Medina shown bolded on the right
Places to Go- The Jawatha
Mosque
The Jawatha Mosque was
constructed in the 7th Century by
a tribe known as the Bani Abdul
Qais that inhabited the area
during an early Islamic period. It
was the earliest mosque built in
east Arabia and most of the
original structure is in ruins.
However, what’s left of the
mosque is still an important site
for prayer.
Founded in 1932
There are several different things you can purchase while visiting Saudi Arabia, some of
them include:
Mixed spices
Prayer Rugs
Jewelry
Artwork
Sculptures
Clothing
Conflicts and Travel Warnings
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saudi.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawatha_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_al-Qiblatain
http://www.mapsofworld.com/saudi-arabia/tourist-attractions/habalah.html
http://www.mapsofworld.com/saudi-arabia/tourist-attractions/
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Saudi_Arabia/Mintaqat_Makkah/Jiddah-
1806894/Warnings_or_Dangers-Jiddah-Appropriate_Clothing-BR-1.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Saudi_Arabia
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/saudi-arabia/things-to-do-in-saudi-
arabia/sports-in-saudi-arabia/index.html
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