Medina

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Medina?Medina Province, Hejaz region, western Saudi Arabia
2. How many people live in Medina?Approximately 1.1 million (2017 estimate)
3. How big is Medina?Approximately 586 square kilometers
4. When was Medina built?Significant historical development began in 622 CE with the Hijra

Hijra: The migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.
Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi): The central mosque in Medina, built by Prophet Muhammad, containing his tomb and serving as a major pilgrimage site and architectural inspiration.
Sharia: Islamic law derived from the Quran and the Sunnah, with Medina being a foundational center for its development and interpretation.
Ziyarah: A devotional visit to sacred sites in Islam, particularly to the Prophet's Mosque and tomb in Medina, and the Kaaba in Mecca.