Saudi land is holding wonders of the world undoubtedly. The land has its own charm and unmatchable beauty. Saudi Arabia is a worth visiting Arab state still having royal vibes in its culture.
State is located in the Middle East covering the most of the area of Arabian Peninsula. It is a hub for Muslims as most of the holy places lies in Saudi Arabia.
Pilgrimage loves exploring the places of Saudi Arabia. This state is a gift for tourists and explorer who loves exploring new places in the world.
You can buy any Umrah packages to explore the wonders lying in this land. The land holds a great historic background of royalty, architecture and religious background.
It has a place called alula famous in the world as the edge of the world. Let’s talk about the places that are must visit in Saudi Arabia.
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Valley of Wajj, Taif
Taif is a city which is located in Province of Makah in Saudi Arabia. This city had Thaqif Tribe domination and one of the most populous cities in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2022.
Nowadays, the Thaqif Tribe still lives in and around the city of Taif. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also visited this city in the early centuries.
This city is very popular among the tourists worldwide because of its many mountain resorts and moderate climate.
A Highway known as Taif Al-Hada Road connects this historical city with a nearby resort town known as Al-Hada.
Taif is the center of agricultural area. This city is known for its cultivation of grapes, roses, honey, figs and pomegranate. This city is cultivating roses at huge level that’s why it is famous in Saudi as city of roses.
Due to the cultivation of rose’s city is also famous for making Traditional Attars. The name of this city is “Taif” as it has a wall surrounding it. Banu Thaqif Kabila built it. In fact, the name Taif itself means “Circulated or Encircled City”.
You can visit this valley by booking Umrah packages in the holy month of Ramadan. Umrah during the month of February through February Umrah Packages of Islamic Travel is also an ideal option because visiting the valley of Taif.
Historical background of Taif
In past the city Taif went through many exchanges-of-power. The most of the conflicts was between the most highly respectful places for Muslims (i.e.; Makah and Medina).
The importance of this city reduced due to the contrast of the two holy cities. Before the Arab Revolt, Ahmed Bay Was the commander of the Ottoman forces in Taif.
In Makah during June 1916, the Hashemite’s launched their revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
However, due to the severe tensions between the King of the Hejaz, Abdul Al-Saud and Husain ibn Ali, Taif didn’t remain in Hashemite hands for a long period of time.
However, Taif is a tourist’s favorite historical place in the town. Saudi took control of it. Nowadays, with the passage of time, Taif is now a modern city in terms of communications with Kuwait during the Iraqi Occupation.
Abha
Abha is a historical city in Saudi Arabia having four quarters with the fortresses. The largest quarter contains the Hilltop Fortresses which are the feature of the city.
Under the authority of Ottoman Empire until the World War – I, Abha remains the capital city for the Prince of Asir ibn Ayed.
In 1918, the grandson of Ibn Ayed (Yahya bin Hasun Al Ayed) returned to his family throne conquered in Abha with complete independence.
In 2015, terrorists attacked a Big Mosque in Abha and killed some of the Police Officers. Saudi Government is enhancing the Abha city as a tourist destination for visitors.
They are conducting events in this city in order to attract visitors to this city and its surroundings.
Just book the Umrah packages and visit this place with Umrah benefits. Following events has been conducted in Abha;
- Sporting events
- Summer Abha festival
- Exhibitions
- Shows
- Musical Performances
- Poets and Singers
A very well-known university (i.e.; King Khalid University) is situated in Abha. They established university by merging two of the great universities of that time (i.e.; Imam Muhammad bin Saud University of Islamic Studies and the King Saud University of the South.
Masmak Fortress
Masmak Fortress is historic clay in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You may find it as the Masmak Fort or Al Masmak Palace.
There was a museum later built in this fortress where army used it as a theatre for people. It converted in to museum in 1995. The construction started in 1865 of this fort.
During the reign of Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Rashid in 1885, the fort completed. This historical palace is situated in the center of Riyadh. The palace has four watch towers and thick walls.
Areas of Masmak fort
Gate-in the western wall, there is the main palm wood material gate of the fort. The door has an opening in its center which was known as Al-Khokha. This opening is big enough that a person can easily pass through it at a time.
Majlis-It is a room of the rectangular shape situated directly ahead of the entrance of the Fort. There are numerous holes in the walls for the ventilation purposes.
Mosque-The Mosque can be found to the left of the entrance of the Fort. It is a large room supported by the several columns along with shelves onto the walls for the placing of the Mus’hafs of the Quran e Pak.
Well-in the Fort, the well can be found in the northeastern corner. Watch Towers-There is a watchtower in every corner of the Mosque along with staircases located inside them. These towers have thick walls. Approximately each tower is 1.25 m thick.
Courtyard-In the courtyard, there are many rooms which surround the whole courtyard. It also has stairs which leads to the first floor and roofs. The first floor was for residence purpose, the second for the bait ul mal and the top or roof for guest house.
Visit this fort in the holy month of Ramadan by booking Ramadan Umrah packages to have a detailed look of this amazing place.
