Prophet Muhammad in the hadiths mentioning as much as you bersafar or a long walk is a visit to the city of Mecca and Medina for Hajj or Umrah .
He 's Eight Great Travel Places in Saudi Arabia
Al Hijr
If there is more time after performing Hajj or Umrah , then there are eight interesting places in Saudi Arabia are worth your visit .
Here are eight places of interest that :
Al - Hijr Archaeological Site ( Madain Salih ) . This is a pre- Islamic archaeological site in the Al - Ula sector . The place was also known as Mada'in Saleh or Salih prophet U.S. town built by Thamudic .
Old City of Jeddah . It is a series of traditional buildings and terraced houses that reflect cultural identity traders Arabia .
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia which is the area that has entertainment venues , museums and most complete sport .
Nejd Plateau . It is home to indigenous Arab or Bedouin who still live in the desert and on the move.
Resort Abha . Is a tourist spot in the province of Asir who become magnetically for tourists as sporting events , performing arts , and music concerts ever present here . In the city there is also a Shadda Palace which was built in 1820 and is now a museum .
Hira is a cave in the mountain Jabal Nur , about 2 miles from Mecca . This is the cave where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of prophecy .
Nabawi Mosque . Is the holy mosque in Medina , where the Prophet Muhammad is buried .
Masjid Al - Haram . Apart from being a pilgrimage and worship you , is no doubt a mosque where you can also admire a lot of things outside of worship and Islam . Thus , the pilgrimage is completed , do not be quick to leave the mosque
.10 The Shopping Tourism in Saudi Arabia
1 . Markets Chapter Mecca
Although the name Bab Makkah Market , is located in the market place Suhaifa , in one sudutkotaJeddah , Saudi Arabia . The traditional market is open every morning and close before the midday prayer . This market is a favorite location to buy souvenirs because in addition to the items being sold complete , the price is cheap compared to the market or other shopping centers .
Chapter Mecca market can be reached by car from pusatkota , a mere 10 minutes . All prices of goods sold in the market and includes a chapter Mecca affordable cheap compared to other places . Therefore , make sure you record all your needs before buying so it does not drain your wallet .
As a price comparison , perfume sold in the Market Chapter Mecca for example , Ted Lapidus perfume , 100 ml size sells for 50 Riyal or about 150 thousand , whereas in Indonesia commonly sold over 500 thousand . Meanwhile , the same perfume sold in the Corniche with the cheapest price 60 Riyal . In addition to perfumes , dates Ajwa Dates prophet or sold 60 Riyal per kilogram . This price is 25 % cheaper than those sold in Medina and Mecca for 80 Riyal . Similarly, the dye nails for 15 to 20 Riyal , a turban for 10 Riyal .
2 . Madinah Dates Market
If you want to buy clothing or electronic equipment , do not shop in Medina because the price offered is expensive . However , if you are looking for dates, Madinahlah right place . In Madinah Dates Market sold various types of dates that prices vary , ranging from 30 to 90 Riyal Riyal . In addition to dates, you can also find the biscuits are made from basic ingredients of dates in this market . Madinah Dates Market is located approximately 60 meters south of the Prophet's Mosque . This market is open from 7 pm to 23 pm local time on the pilgrimage season .
3 . market Zakfariah
` ` The entire stock market or markets Zakfariah located about 1 kilometer from the Grand Mosque , Mecca , Saudi Arabia . This traditional market selling a variety of purposes of worship , including gold jewelry , watches , and electronic items such as mobile phones .
Parapedagangnya average Indonesian can use although the Arabic accent . Bargaining is also commonly done in a timely market cap and held praying directly to board prayer rugs in the hallways of the market street .
Zakfariah market is also known as ` the entire stock market because the buyers ` pilgrims generally much shopping to buy goods as souvenirs and the price is generally lower relative retail prices in other markets .
4 . Bin Dawood shopping center
This shopping center is located in the Aziziyah area , Misfalah , Sulaymaniyah , and Ajyad . Various goods and sold at the venue needs at competitive rates .
As well as in supermarkets in Indonesia , attractive discounts can be found at this shopping spot if you buy items in bulk . If one piece of the robe that is sold in stores around the Haram clothing priced at 40 riyals , you can buy one package (20 pieces ) The same dress at Bin Dawood at a price of 20 riyals per piece .
5 . Zinc market
Shopping location that can satisfy the visitors who are looking for souvenirs in the form of gold and silver known among pilgrims Indonesiadengan Zinc Market name . This market is located near the Grand Mosque . The Arabs often refer to this market under the name Suqudz Dzahab . However , reportedly due to the expansion of the Grand Mosque , the market come evicted .
6 . market Ukaz
Ukaz market selling many different kinds of dates . This market is located dikotaMekkah . In the past , market Ukaz Mecca is the center of commerce community that is always crowded . But now the market is rather quiet. Ukaz broad market is smaller than the market Aziziyah .
7 . Balad
One area that could become a haven for shoppers is Balad . In addition to having a high -class shopping center that offers the latest products from leading fashion brand dariMilandanParis , kawasankotatua in Jeddah is also packed with traditional traders and open markets that offer a variety of fashion products and souvenirs at a relatively cheap price .
At night , the shopping center is crowded by visitors . Density shopping center located in the Corniche area peaked during Haj pilgrims because usually took time to stop by to Jeddah to buy souvenirs .
Carpets , abaya , various perfume brands with unique packaging , prayer beads , prayer rugs , watches , various leather products , hoods , pasmina , hena up eye shadow and can be purchased at the shopping center is closed every prayer time arrives this moment .
Most of the goods sold in this market are imported from other countries sepertiIndia , Pakistan , Bangladesh , and of course , China . Almost all of the products that are sold in the market souvenir Balad , including beads and calligraphy , are imported from China . Goods imported from China is the average sold wholesale and the price is very cheap . Unit price colorful stone beads only 1 riyal and unit prices of various leather wallets only between 10 to 15 riyals .
In Balad , the selling price of each product varies according to the quality and negotiable . Some traders may also berbahasaIndonesiameski limited numbers so that visitors do not speak Arabic asalIndonesiayang can still make a bargain price .
Among the shops in Balad , Ali Cheap Store is a store most visited pilgrim hajiIndonesia . Although the name Ali cheap, but the price of goods sold in this store is actually relatively more expensive compared to the price of goods in other shops . Jamaat average hajiIndonesiarata prefer to shop at this store because transactions can be conducted with Indonesian and payment can be made with the Euro . All the waiters in this store orangIndonesia , the owner of the store was fluent berbahasaIndonesia .
8 . Haraj al - Sawarikh
In addition to Balad , cheap shopping centers also exist in the region of Al - Sawarikh Haraj , a market stall selling various lengths of new and used goods . Carpets , crystal chandeliers , glassware , cosmetics , electronic goods , fashion products and souvenirs are sold in the region . If good at bargaining and choose , you can get good stuff at low prices here .
9 . Tahlia street
Tahlia Streetberada in the middle of the City of Jeddah . You can shop in the shopping center and boutiques selling fashion products such as the world famous Prada , Gucci , and Giorgio Armani . The price is certainly hundreds of thousands of riyals per item . This area is touted as one of the most modern shopping centers in Saudi Arabia .
10 . Falestin street
If you want to buy electronic products , Falestin Streettempatnya . On either side of this street lined shops that sell various brand mobile phones , cameras , MP3 , MP4 , MP5 and laptop computers and its accessories .
The price is relatively cheaper compared to the price of electronic goods in the country . The difference in cost between tens of thousands of dollars to R1 million .
Happy shopping presents for relatives in the country can be a special moment for you . Convey the happiness by sending photos or just communicating by - by what is right for your relatives .
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By holding the operator STC ( Saudi Telecom Company ) which is the largest network in Saudi Arabia , Indosat ensure your communication with families in the homeland smoothly without a hitch . Hajj applies Indosat program for prepaid and postpaid subscribers and to activate it , you have to make settings manually HP , smartphone , or tablet . After setting , you must select the network ALJAWAL/STC/KSA01/420-01 after being in Saudi Arabia .
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' Tourist attractions in Medina '
Mystery Jabal Magnet , Deposition larvae Hundreds Million Years of Age
Selainmenjadi second Holy City of Al Islam after Makkah Mukarramah , Madinah Al Munawarah also has a number of interesting sights and dear to not be approached . One is Jabal Magnet ( Magnetic Hill ) or Mount Magnet .
Maybe for society Indonesian senbagian ever visited Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage or pernag heard and came to the place . As did a number of journalists who are members of the Media Center Haji ( MCH ) ever visited the place , which is approximately 60 kilometers from the city of Medina , some time ago and was repeated on Tuesday ( 15/12/2009 ) .
On the way to the region of Jabal Magnet Madinah , the group releasing endless view to the left and right of the vehicle seen a number of date palm plantations and a stretch of rocky hills . 10 kilometers before the Jabal Magnet , the group passed a fairly large artificial lake .
When they arrived at the location , the group could prove the mystery of Mount Magnet is dominated by black and red brick . The delegation of the car department Indonesian Hajj Mission , Samson Ali the driver turned off the car and just turn on the turn signal .
As a result , the car runs itself in the opposite direction ( backward ) , trap capable of climbing a hill . Not only that , the compass needle is brought MCH team also does not work as it should . North-south direction becomes chaotic . In addition , Samson Ali said , some visitors claimed to have lost the data on his cell phone at that location .
" This is the strength of the magnetic field is in the mountains , able to drive the car , " said the man from Pamekasan , Madura , East Java . Samson Ali is often usher or clerk Hajj pilgrims who want to see the mystery of Mount Magnet .
Magnetic Hill , or the locals call it Manthiqa Baidha , which means white settlement . However , many are named Jabal Magnet . Jabal Magnet mystery and admiration for anyone who is visiting the region .
Thrust and magnetic attraction in a wide range of hills on the left and right of the road , making driving a vehicle with a speed of 120 kilo meters per hour , when entering this area , its speed slowly dropped to 5 kilo meters per hour . Thus, the shift gear forced to be turned two . Conversely , if leaving the area , a car without any gas trodden , can travel at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour .
Jabal Magnet Madinah became a tourist area residents originally found by Bedouin tribesmen . During the pilgrimage season , many pilgrims menyambanginya . The Government of Saudi Arabia and building a road to the site. In the area of green accounting for as many palm trees , it is also equipped with other tourist facilities . There are tents for visitors , there is a mini car that can be rented to feel the pull of the magnetic field .
Samson Ali , citing geological observer Ma'rufin mention , geologically , Jabal Magnet phenomenon can be explained with logic . Because , the City of Medina and surrounding stands above the old Arabian Shield that has been aged 700 million years .
The area was in the form of sediment larvae " alkali basaltic " ( theolitic basalt ) of 180,000 square kilometers younger ( appeared 10 million years ago with a peak intensity of 2 million years ago ) . The alkaline lava outcrop from the depths of 40s of kilometers through the fracture zone along the 600 kilo meters , known as the " Mecca - Medina - Nufud volcanic line " .
Many volcanoes formed along the fracture zone . Such as Harrah Rahat , Ithnayn Harrah , Harrah Harrah Uwayrid and Khaybar . Unlike in Indonesia conical mountains , thus giving the exotic scenery , the mountains in the Arab flared with a low peak . This kind of match is called a complex volcanic field or harrah in Arabic .
Harrah Rahat is the most interesting formations . With a length of 310 km stretching from the north to the Medina near Jeddah and contained at least 2,000 cubic km of sediment over 2,000 larvae that form a small cone ( scoria ) and 200 of the maar crater . Over the last 4,500 years , Harrah Rahat has erupted 13 times with an average antarletusan period of 346 years .
The last major eruption occurred on June 26, 1256 , that spewed 500 million cubic meters of lava through 6 small cone for 52 days later .
Magnet Jabal ( Mount Magnet ) . That is known by the name of Indonesian pilgrims to diziarahi while in Medina . This place is believed to contain a very high magnetic elements . The congregation was made curious , including coverage of Hajj 1429 Hijri team from Indonesia .
Muhammad Nur Hayid AFP reporter had the opportunity to visit the region on Tuesday ( 11/11/2008 ) , together with a group of journalists working area ( daker ) Medina . The group uses L300 passenger car 12 were able to ' taste ' miracle known as Jabal Magnet ' mantiqotul baido ' by the Arabs in Medina when the hot sun .
Jabal Magnet is about 30 minutes away by car from the center of Medina . Panorama along the road to this area is quite beautiful . In addition to the course is straight and clean , right there on the left palm groves and green trees that make the barren desert that was colored . Along the way , we can find hordes of Arab communities that farm their camels .
Jabal Magnet is not specifically marked like other tourist attractions . It's just in the region built a roundabout in which there are flower gardens and rented tents that cater to pilgrims .
Although only a stretch of mountain and somewhat whitish colored sand , this area is quite attractive to pilgrims from various countries , including of course from Indonesia . From the observation AFP , at least the group of pilgrims from Pakistan and Bangladesh also visited this area .
Jabal Magnet Wonders lies in the effect it gives to the metal iron . Most noticeably when we ride the car to leave the area . With a normal car engine position , four-wheeled vehicle that can go as tight as 120 km / h when left Jabal Magnet . The influence was felt within between 1 and 4 km from the location .
However, the opposite effect is felt when we approached the area . Power generated by this magnetic hill makes the vehicle feel to be approaching thrust that feels heavier .
" It feels really if you want nyampe . Even if we set the weight of the gear 4 . But if fitting home , we emptied the normal position , the car 's own way . Good Heavens , " said our driver , Sapak Sully , as he murmured amazement with the name of Allah .
Qishos Mosque in Jeddah , which is still the belle of the Hajj Indonesian Tourism
There is Synthetic Grass to Remove Terrible Impression
Qishos Mosque in Jeddah is still a tourist spot that is almost always visited by pilgrims , especially from Indonesia . Specifically during the pilgrimage season , executions " terrible " is usually carried out after every Friday prayers at the mosque was closed first . Why ? This is the Java Post reporter notes ( parent Jambi Independent ) Agus Wirawan new home from there .
IF qishos penalty applied , the employer Sumiati women ( maids were tortured in Saudi Arabia ) should be tortured like that of Sumiati . That is, if the employer is found guilty Sumiati .
If the employer Sumiati it's really in - qishos , the execution will be carried out in Qishos Mosque , Jeddah . The mosque not far from the shopping center or commonly called Corniche Balad Market , which is about 500 meters . The place was also a favorite shopping locations visited Indonesian pilgrims .
The most terrible punishment carried out in the courtyard of the mosque was beheaded for murder . For those who steal , his hand will be cut . " The punishment of hand amputation last time about three months ago before the Hajj , " said Murshid , a citizen who lived in the surrounding area Kandara , Jeddah .
Murshid heard the information , the thief was caught in the act at one of the supermarkets in the Red Sea region . However , this action can be known thanks to the CCTV camera footage . As a result , the thief must be willing to lose the one hand because the act improperly . " Severe punishment that makes Saudi Arabia a very rare case of theft , " he said .
For three years working in Saudi Arabia , Murshid who daily work in a travel agency that had never heard of any cases of car theft . "If the car , just missing the rear view mirror or other accessories that expensive . If his car , never a theft , "he says .
For murder , the punishment more terrible . Namely , his head chopped off by Askar ( police of Saudi Arabia , ed ) . The execution was carried out in the presence of the crowd in the courtyard of the mosque Qishos . Beheading head held under a permanent tent of iron in the courtyard of the mosque. A large cutting tools such as knives brought in when the new sentence will be carried out .
Unfortunately, Murshid said , impressed qishos discriminatory punishment . Therefore , the penalty does not apply to citizens of countries that kill Saudi maids . " Once it was there , but not in - qishos . He just pay the fine , " he said , annoyed .
Muhammad Firdaus , chairman of the Indonesian mosque Jeddah , acknowledges that qishos penalty is still enforced in the country . Therefore , the Saudi kingdom is a country that is based on the teachings of Islam so that all the rules are executed according to Islamic law . " For who steal , his hand will be cut , while the perpetrators will be beheaded , " he said .
Such beheaded , according to him , is usually done finished ( ba ` da ) Qishos Friday prayers at the mosque . Officers will be announced through the loudspeakers of the mosque on the sentence just before execution .
" The penalty strike was deliberately done in public , " he added .
The goal , said Firdaus , provide a deterrent effect for those who watch so as not to imitate him prisoner . Although human rights activists ( HAM ) in various parts of the world against the imposition of such punishment , the Saudi government is still running . " But , if fitting the Hajj season , the penalty was closed first , " he added .
The Saudi government , it seems , does not want a penalty as it becomes bad stories about the country . " Maybe the Saudi government does not want to be his guest pilgrims horrified to see such a punishment , " he said .
In contrast , the Saudi government attempted to throw a haunted impression in the mosque . How, in the courtyard of the mosque was contrived garden with synthetic grass green . Behind the whitewashed mosque on which there are about ten of the dome also contrived an artificial lake that is very broad . Not surprisingly , the pilgrimage season , as now, many pilgrims who visit the mosque .
When he was in the mosque , Jawa Pos met about 200 pilgrims plus Al - Aziziyah of Surabaya . The room previously deserted mosque Qishos directly charged to 80 percent of Indonesia's current Asar prayers . " The aircraft ( to Indonesia ) Our 10 o'clock tonight . So , there is still time for sightseeing in Jeddah , " said Haji Munif , one of the guides pilgrims .
He stated , Qishos Mosque was first visited tourist sites entourage when it arrived in Jeddah . After that , the congregation will shop in Al Aziziyah Balad Market , then proceed for a floating mosque in the Red Sea . " We want to know what kind of Islamic punishment is applied in this country , " he explained
Tourism in Riyadh , Anywhere ?
When compared with other world tourist destination , Riyadh is not the most sought after tourist destinations tourist wisatawan.Untuk rokhani just still less with compatriot city , Madinah and Makkah and Jeddah .
Because the city of Riyadh has historically not very popular Islam.Hanya intersect with history in the history of the conquest of Nejd only by the ruling Saud dynasty when this.So, the wonder is not interested in a trip to Riyadh was not too much .
1 ranked tourist destination tourist destinations Riyadh is Faisaliyah Building and Tower Building Empire ( Kingdom Center Tower ) . Famous for Building Mamlaka Arabic name , which means this is not an official building Kerajaan.Meskipun Saudi kingdom , but because his name under the name Kingdom , then more popular as Mamlaka Tower ( The Tower of Kingdom ) .
Of Building Mamlaka most unique is when we can observe and see all the sights around the city Riyadh of the bridge at the top of letters V -shaped building at the DAK tertinggi.Di ini.Yaitu downstairs of this building there is a restaurant and classes Mall outlets Internasional.Termasuk product class high-priced jet set .
Likewise in the building that is still one block location with the Kingdom Tower travel Mamlaka.Masih look unique skyscraper , no cone -shaped building near the peak there Globe.Bangunan shaped part of this section known as the Golden Globe , and a restaurant in which there are a variety of outlets Building Faisaliyah atas.Itulah class .
Building and Building Mamlaka Fasilayah now a city icon Riyadh.Terletak in Olaya district right in the middle of the heart of Riyadh.Dan do not forget , first ask the officer if you aim to shoot any photographed there , because it is not free memoto object.
In addition to the two buildings , if you are interested in Riyadh can still continue to tour the streets Mall.Misalnya to Granada Center ( Gornata , bs Arabic ) at exit 9 Ring Road Utama.Ke Batha wholesale market , or to the malls are more scattered Riyadh around the corner .
Many shopping malls for example , Panorama Mall , Riyadh Gallery , Al Othaim Mall , Khurais Mall , Marina mall , Sahara Plaza , Center Batha existing wholesale mall all the Pinoy ( Filipino ) name Manilla Mall and so on .
Or for those who love nature and the open terrain, you and your family can get into the area of Al Thumamah , King Khalid.Di side service there could sport horse riding , motor racing , or relax in the gardens of fantasy that Ancol class in the country , but Ancol is not as busy as hell .
If you love history and the past and museums of historic objects , can enter the area there Dira Hayyi King Abdul Aziz Museum , there are mosques Hayyi DIRA that supposedly there in place to execute the train law .
Tourism museum is no place in the historic Old Diriyyah Diriyyah , Sager - Aljazirah Aviation Museum at exit 10 , the National Museum , King Abdul Aziz Historical Center and so on .
For those who want to see the ' river ' in the middle of the desert , rather artificial river where the water is from the whole catchment drains disposal of large volumes of water Riyadh.Saking city of Riyadh settlement , it could be similar in the downstream river flows approximately 5-8 meters wide with depth at the deepest point can reach 80 cm .
Travel around the river 's water flow exhaust Wadi Hanifah.Di name here can enjoy the beaches like in watersheds in us , but in the middle gurun.Tetapi for the first time there will not put up with a scent airnya.Bau carcass as it's known collection of city water disposal .
For those who like to travel riding Equestrian Club of Riyadh , the tour saw the race track kuda.Untuk look crowded urban conditions that would see many people walking on the sidewalk and freely in and out of store to store , I suggest you the way to the district of Al Dirra , Al Batha up to Kharaj Market , the largest second-hand goods trading center in Riyadh .
And many more are common lainnya.Secara not too much of interest in beauty , far less beautiful places on the ground air.Tetapi possible for those who are researching , or being a fad in the streets of the Saudi kingdom 's capital city , may be useful this info at a glance .
That we should know the value of rest in Riyadh is a better safety factor , the traffic system that has a modern and not too bogged down , do not worry about getting lost , not too bustling with street vendors , or pemotor da pedestrians .
In addition , free parking area , tis - tis , safe and nothing will be the security guard and demanded money from the clerk traffic in general purpose sini.Fasilitas WC , bath wash toilet available easily at any place and location for free , and do not kahawatir , despite abundant water in the desert country .
Especially for you who like adventure in the open , fond berkemping , yes you can freely enjoy free outdoor endless , going camping anywhere, park anywhere, there would be no thugs approached , their so-called free desert bar , the open free the gurun.Bebas , widely splayed like a sea of the Sahara are endless .
And some that I can not write everything , for example on the International class restaurant - restaurant and hotel - hotelnya.Hanya I've ever seen and never visited or bypassed in fact for " coolie " in Riyadh .
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