Madinah | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:35:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Madinah | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 How to Register for I’tikaf in Makkah and Madinah This Ramadan https://ksaexpats.com/itikaf-registration-ramadan-makkah-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=itikaf-registration-ramadan-makkah-madinah Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:54:44 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/itikaf-registration-ramadan-makkah-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=itikaf-registration-ramadan-makkah-madinah itikaf makkah madinahThe General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has officially opened registration for i’tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan 2026. For millions of Muslims, the last ten days of Ramadan hold immense spiritual significance. Performing i’tikaf — a period of dedicated worship and seclusion ... Read more

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]]> 9 Must-Visit Places in Madinah: A Complete Guide for Visitors in 2026 https://ksaexpats.com/places-to-visit-in-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=places-to-visit-in-madinah Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:33:29 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/places-to-visit-in-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=places-to-visit-in-madinah must visit places in madinahMadinah holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide as the city that welcomed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and became the center of early Islamic civilization. While millions visit each year primarily for religious purposes, the city offers a rich tapestry of historical sites, cultural landmarks, and peaceful spaces that tell the story of ... Read more

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]]> Visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah? Here Are the Latest Rules and Timings https://ksaexpats.com/visiting-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-rules-and-timings/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=visiting-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-rules-and-timings Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:05:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/visiting-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-rules-and-timings/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=visiting-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-rules-and-timings Al-Rawdah Al-SharifahThe General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced on its official X account the latest visiting hours for Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, including timings for men and women and entry rules. Visit Permits Through Nusuk To visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, visitors must obtain a permit through the Nusuk platform. Here’s ... Read more

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]]> Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah Entry Guidelines: 10-Minute Limit and Annual Permit Rules https://ksaexpats.com/new-guidelines-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-visits/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=new-guidelines-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-visits Sun, 26 May 2024 16:09:48 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/new-guidelines-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-visits/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=new-guidelines-al-rawdah-al-sharifah-visits New Guidelines for Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah Visits: 10-Minute Limit and Annual Permit RestrictionsThe General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has stressed that approval of the instructions for entering to pray in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah is required before issuing the permit through the “Nusuk” application. Before issuing a permit through the Nusuk application, worshippers must agree to the entry instructions. These instructions ... Read more

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]]> Travel Between Makkah and Madinah: Distance, Routes, and Best Transport Options https://ksaexpats.com/the-distance-from-makkah-to-madinah-how-to-reach-faster/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=the-distance-from-makkah-to-madinah-how-to-reach-faster Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:20:43 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/the-distance-from-makkah-to-madinah-how-to-reach-faster/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=the-distance-from-makkah-to-madinah-how-to-reach-faster makkah to madinah distanceMakkah and Madinah—Islam’s two holiest cities—welcome millions of Muslim pilgrims every year. Many visitors performing Umrah, Hajj, or visiting the Prophet’s Mosque often need to travel between the two cities. The distance from Makkah to Madinah is around 450 km (279 miles) by road, and depending on the transport you choose, the journey can take from 2 hours to 6 hours. This ... Read more

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