Tourism in Saudi Arabia

May 04 2023

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East by area, and it is located specifically in the southwest of the continent of Asia, and it constitutes the largest part of the Arabian Peninsula, and its area is about two million square kilometers, and it is bordered to the west by the Red Sea, and therefore you will find many wonderful beaches in it, in addition to many Entertainment places such as hotels and resorts. It is a monarchical state governed by the Al Saud family, and follows Islamic rule in its laws and legislation, and its economy depends entirely on the various oil industries and on the Hajj period in which millions of pilgrims come from all over the world. And this country was the place from which the Islamic religion emerged, and therefore you will find many amazing Islamic monuments in it, and the Saudi economy is one of the strongest economies in the world, and therefore shopping in it is an experience that every tourist must go through, as there are stores in the country for international designers, shopping centers Giant Shop, and many more.

Makkah

Makkah Al-Mukarramah is called Umm Al-Qura, and it is the most sacred city in the world in terms of its sanctity for Muslims, and the reason for this is that it contains the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba, the most honorable and purest parts of the earth in the world, in addition to that it combines the sanctity of religion, the authenticity of the past and the modernity of the future, and in this The article will talk in detail about the tourist places in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, so follow up with us.

The most important religious tourist places and pilgrimage in Makkah Al-Mukarramah

There are many distinguished Makkah hotels that serve the religious tourism in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and there are also many places necessary to perform the rituals of Hajj in a correct manner, and below we will mention the most important of them:

Sacred Mosque

No one can travel to Makkah Al-Mukarramah without visiting the Sacred Mosque, which is an ancient house in which fighting has been prohibited, and praying in the Sacred Mosque is equivalent to one hundred thousand prayers in any other mosque, and this mosque is located in the center of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and there is in the Sacred Mosque the honorable Kaaba, which is Muslims kiss in their prayers.

The Grand Mosque is the most important religious tourist attraction, as hearts yearn to visit it every year at the time of Hajj, and there are the following in the Grand Mosque::

Holy Kaaba

The Holy Kaaba is located in the middle of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The angels raised it for the first time, and then they built it after that, both the Prophet of God Abraham, peace be upon him, and his son Ismail, after the flood of our master Noah, peace be upon him.

Since that time, the Kaaba has a place in the hearts of Muslims, as it is their destination in prayer, and pilgrims circumambulate around it when performing the rituals of Hajj..

And the KaabahonorableIt is a square-shaped room, with a height of about 15 meters, and the length of its side in which the door of the Kaaba is located is approximately 12 meters, and the length of each of the other two sides is 10 meters for each side, and there are four different corners in it, which are Shami, Iraqi, Aswad, and Yamani.

 

At the top of its northern wall there is a gutter made of pure gold, and this wall overlooks the Stone of Ismail. In general, the Kaaba is covered with a silk top on which some verses of the Holy Qur’an are inscribed..

Ismail stone

It is that spot that is located between the shrine and the door, and this place was called the Black Stone because our master Ibrahim, peace be upon him, made it a home and a haven for his son and his sheep, and the stone of our master Ismail has an important place in Islam, because praying in it is desirable, as Ibn al-Abbas, may God be pleased with him, said On the authority of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace (Pray in the chapel of the good people) The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, has spoken the truth.

By the chapel, he meant the stone of Ismael, peace be upon him, as it was proven that the Prophet entered it in the year of the conquest and performed prayers in it..

black stone

This stone is located in the southeastern part of the honorable Kaaba, and it is located at a height of one and a half meters from the surface of the earth, and the stone is inside a silver flint, and the Black Stone is the starting and ending point for the runs around the Kaaba.

And the black stone is a group of parts that were put together together with a set of nails made of silver, and the stone is an oval shape, white color mixed with red, and Ibn al-Abbas used to say about it that it is a stone from heaven that descended white in color, but black from the sins of the servants.

Zamzam well

It is considered one of the most important religious tourist attractions in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and this well exploded when our master Ismail was with his mother Hagar in Makkah, which was devoid of manifestations of life at that time, and this well exploded from under the feet of our master Ismail, peace be upon him, and had it not been for the lady Hajar to commit it This well would have become a river, the depth of the Zamzam well is approximately 30 meters, and this well is located approximately 21 meters away from the Holy Kaaba, and some recent studies have shown that the springs of the Zamzam well pump per second the equivalent of 11 to 18 liters of water.

The most important thing that distinguishes the Zamzam well is that it contains the characteristics of purity of water, as well as its purity, and the proven rate of salts and minerals in it..

This is in addition to the fact that this well has been overflowing with water for many years without drought occurring even once, or a decrease in its quantity, and it has also been proven that it has the ability to cure many diseases, as well as forgive sins, as it was mentioned that Zamzam did not drink from it.

Abraham's place

It is a shrine made of cube-shaped stone. The length of the three dimensions, length, width and height, was estimated to be approximately half a meter. It is characterized by its mixed color between black, yellow and white..

And at that time, this shrine is located inside a room covered with a cover made of copper.

Arafat Mountain

It is one of the most important tourist places that can be visited in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and this mountain is located between Taif and Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and Mount Arafat consists of a flat plain and is surrounded on all sides by a group of mountains that resemble an arc in shape.

The importance of Mount Arafat lies in the fact that it is not correct to perform the Hajj without ascending it, as it is necessary for pilgrims to the Sacred House of God to stand in Arafat on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah. People confess their sins in this place.

Jamarat Bridge

This bridge was built for the first time in 1974, and then it was modified, modernized and expanded. It is several bridges connected to each other in Mina, and it was allocated for the pilgrims to walk over it while they were throwing stones..

Each bridge was designated for an obstacle, one for the small jamrah, the second for the middle jamrah, and the third for the major jamrah.

Light mountain

Jabal al-Nour was named by this name because it is from the ray of light of truth that emanates, and it is also known as the Mountain of Islam, and the Hira Cave is located on this mountain..

The Cave of Hira was the place where the Holy Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, used to worship, away from the superstitions of ignorance.

Al-Khaif Mosque

This mosque is located near Mount Mina, specifically near the place designated for the Small Jamari.

One of the most important things that distinguishes this mosque from other mosques in Mecca is that more than seventy prophets prayed in it, according to Ibn al-Abbas, and this is the reason for calling it the Mosque of the Prophets..

Namera Mosque, Mecca

It is the mosque in which the pilgrims of the House of God perform the noon and afternoon prayers on the day of Arafah while performing the rituals of Hajj. Saudi Covenant.

Al-Tanaim Mosque

This mosque is considered one of the largest holy mosques in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and many constructions have been attached to this mosque in the modern era, and technology has been attached to this mosque, which helps in serving the pilgrims of the House of God..

In the foregoing, we presented to you the most important religious tourist places in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, by mentioning the places that cannot be dispensed with when visiting Makkah, the most important of which are the Grand Mosque, Jabal Al-Nour, Hira Cave, Al-Tanaim Mosque, and Al-Hayf Mosque.

AL Madinah AL Munawwarah

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is distinguished for being the second most important religious center for Muslims all over the world, after the Kaaba and the Grand Mosque in Mecca. It is considered one of the most important cities in Saudi Arabia.

Medina is located in the west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, northeast of Mecca, with a population of 1,150,000 people and is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in terms of population..

The tourist places in Medina are among the most important tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia, especially religious ones, which are linked to the Islamic religion, as they attract visitors from all over the world.

Prophet's Mosque

There is no doubt that the Noble Prophet’s Mosque is considered the largest and holiest place in the world for Muslims. The importance of the Prophet’s Mosque comes from the fact that it was built by the Holy Prophet and embraces his honorable tomb with two of his honorable companions Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq and Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. The mosque is considered one of the most prominent tourist places in Medina Because of the beauty and sanctity of this place.

Qiblatain Mosque

A historical mosque located northwest of Medina, and its construction dates back to the year 623 AD. The Qiblatain Mosque is famous for being the only mosque in the world in which prayers are performed with two qiblahs.

Mount Uhud

Among the tourist places in Madinah, which is also distinguished by its religious character, Mount Uhud is located north of Madinah, and it is the largest and highest mountain in Madinah, with a height of more than 1000 meters above sea level, and it is about five kilometers from the Prophet’s Mosque. Mount Uhud derived its importance from the fact that it embraced the Battle of Uhud that took place between the Muslims and the infidels of Quraish, during which many companions were martyred, most notably the uncle of the Prophet Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib.

Uhud martyrs cemetery

The Uhud Martyrs Cemetery is located 5 km north of the Prophet’s Noble Mosque in Medina, and it is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Medina, due to the presence of the tombs of the Companions, whose number reaches more than 70 companions, including the uncle of the Prophet Hamza Ibn Abd al-Muttalib and other honorable companions.

King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Noble Qur’an

One of the most important tourist places in Medina, as it is the largest printing press for printing the Noble Qur’an in the world. The construction of the complex was completed in 1984 AD, as it prints more than 10 million copies of the Noble Qur’an, and it is distributed all over the world.

Hejaz Railway Museum, Medina

The Hijaz Railway Museum has been dedicated to displaying valuable artifacts that depict the history of the country. It is classified as the best among several tourist areas in Medina, as well as one of the most prominent museums that include various exhibits that provide visitors with an unmissable historical lesson. There are exhibits about the country’s history and a unique assortment of artifacts..

On the other hand, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to see exhibits that introduce them to the country's maritime and military history, and other exhibits that provide insight into aspects of the city's culture, such as handicrafts and traditional clothing..

Riyadh city

Riyadh - the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - is located on a desert plateau in the center of the country, and embraces many distinctive towers, the most important of which is the Kingdom Tower, which is 302 meters high with a bridge high in the sky connecting the two towers together, and the Faisaliah Tower, which is located in the Olaya district and has a height of 267 meters; It is located in the historical neighborhood of Deira, the Al-Masmak Palace, built of adobe and bricks, and it is one of the most famous historical monuments in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the city of Riyadh is famous for its huge and luxurious shopping complexes, including the Riyadh Gallery Mall, which is distinguished by its wonderful interior designs, and includes various international shops and various restaurants. Riyadh contains many parks and gardens, including the Peace Park, which is located near the Palace of Government and extends over an area of ​​312,000 square meters of green spaces and water bodies, and King Abdullah Park, which attracts millions of visitors.

Information about Kingdom Central Tower

Kingdom Center (formerly Kingdom Tower) is a tower located in the city of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The establishment of the Kingdom Center was completed in 2002 AD, and it is located in the center of Riyadh on a plot of land purchased by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal in 1990 AD. The Kingdom Center is one of the most prominent and famous cultural landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center was built on a land area of ​​94,230 square meters with a total area of ​​300,000 square meters. Its uses range from an elegant shopping center and a hall for celebrations to office floors, office suites and luxurious residential apartments, in addition to the Four Seasons Hotel and a large number of international restaurants. It is distinguished by its distinctive view, which can be seen from the farthest point in the city. The Kingdom Tower mediates the intersection of the three main roads in Riyadh, in an easily accessible location.

Riyadh Boulevard

Riyadh Boulevard is one of the largest commercial and entertainment complexes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was launched in 2017 with the aim of attracting tourists to citizens, residents and foreigners from outside the Kingdom. An extraordinary effort was made in a short time to equip more than 300 international and local brands, various entertainment areas for all ages, and a games city perfectIMAXrestaurants and green spaces.

You will not regret visiting Riyadh Boulevard because of its wonderful planning andainterestMore preciselyThe details where all the boulevard squares were divided into main areas are as follows:

The northern region: which contains many famous restaurants, cafes, and high-end stores.

Western Region: It includes an entertainment center on a large area, including the indoor games city, green spaces, and various shopping stores.

Southern District: It includes various shops, fine restaurants, health and beauty care centers, and fitness centers.

Eastern Region: It includes several luxury stores, health and beauty care centers, and various entertainment venues.

The spaces in the Boulevard area were divided according to the type of entertainment, and each area contains entertainment centers, various stores, and services as follows:

1. Square District
2. Garden District
3. Fountain area
4. Trocadero region
5. Music Zone
6. Studio area
7. Avalanche region
8. Sport Zone
9. Benchmark area