Medina, officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, is the second holiest city in Islam and a major pilgrimage destination, located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad and home to the Prophet's Mosque, Masjid an-Nabawi, which is a site of exceptional religious significance. Medina is not only a spiritual center but also a city that has played a vital role in Islamic history, serving as a power base for the early Muslim community and the capital of the Islamic prophet Muhammad after his Hijrah (migration) from Mecca. The city is surrounded by a number of well-known mountains like Uhud, which was also the site of a famous battle in Islamic history. The old city is characterized by its traditional Hijazi architectural style, with its narrow lanes and the presence of green domes scattered across the skyline. The modern city has expanded significantly and includes educational, administrative, and commercial centers, but access to the sacred core of Medina is restricted to Muslims only.
