Al Madinah Al Munawara
Madina, or as Muslims call it “Taibah al Taibah”, is one of the main destinations for millions of Muslims around the world. It is the first capital of Islam in history, and the second holiest place for Muslims after Makkah al-Mukarramah. Madina is located in Hejaz Region in the west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has the Noble Prophet’s Mosque, which was built by the Prophet himself in the first year after Hijrah (622 AD.). It is one of the largest mosques in the world after the Holy Mosque. Millions of Muslims around the world visit Madina every year.
Traveling by Road
Haramain Express
- ★ A high-speed train, serving Hajj and ‘Umrah pilgrims, connects Makkah, Madina and Jeddah Airport.
Location of Haramain Express Stations
- ★ Jeddah Airport Station is located inside King Abdulaziz Airport
- ★ Makkah Railway Station is 3.5 km from the Grand Mosque of Makkah. Buses transport passengers from the Grand Mosque to the train station and vice versa.
- ★ Madina Railway Station is 9 km from the Prophet's Mosque. Buses transport passengers from the Mosque to the train station and vice versa
