Regions

Madinah Province

Madinah Province is a region in western Saudi Arabia containing Madinah, the second holiest city of Islam.

Overview

Madinah Province (Arabic: منطقة المدينة المنورة) is a region in the Hejaz in western Saudi Arabia. Its capital, Madinah, is the second holiest city of Islam and the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad.

Geography

The province extends from the Red Sea coast in the west to the volcanic lava fields of the Harrat in the east. It contains the historic site of Al-Ula and the Nabataean tombs of Hegra.

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