IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST MERCIFUL
AL
MASJID AL HARAM (MECCA)
The Great
Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Haram Mosque al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, The Sacred Mosque is a mosque that surrounds the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a site of pilgrimage for the Hajj, which every Muslim must do at least once in their lives if
able, and is also the main phase for the ‘Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage that can be undertaken
any time of the year. The rites of both pilgrimages include the Kaaba within
the mosque. The Great Mosque includes other important significant sites,
including the Black Stone, the Zamzam Well, Maqam Ibrahim, and the hills Safa and Marwa.
The Great
Mosque is the largest mosque in the world and the second largest building in the world behind the Boeing Everett Factory. The Great Mosque has undergone major renovations and
expansions through the years. It has passed through the control of
various caliphs, sultans and kings, and is now under the control
of the King of Saudi Arabia who is titled the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. It is now going through massive redevlopment and also having worlds biggest and tallest clock tower in its compound.
MASJID
AL NABAWI
Al-Masjid an-Nabawī (Prophetic Mosque) is a mosque established
and built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad,
situated in the city of Medina in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia.
It was one of the first mosques built by Muhammad, and is now one of the largest mosques in the world. It is the second-holiest site in Islam, after the Great Mosque in Mecca. It is always
open, regardless of date or time.
The site was
originally adjacent to Muhammad's house; he settled there after his migration from
Mecca to Medina in 622. He shared in the heavy work of construction. The
original mosque was an open-air building. The mosque served as a community
center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for the
people who taught the Quran. Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and
decorated it. In 1909, it became the first place in the Arabian
Peninsula to be provided with electrical
lights. The mosque is under the control of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The mosque is located in what was traditionally the center of Medina, with many
hotels and old markets nearby. It is a major pilgrimage site. Many pilgrims who
perform the Hajj go
on to Medina to visit the mosque, due to its connection to Muhammad.
After an
expansion during the reign of the Umayyad caliph Al-Walid I,
it now incorporates the final resting place of Muhammad and the first two Rashidun caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar. One of the most
notable features of the site is the Green Dome in
the south-east corner of the mosque, originally Aisha's house, where the
tomb of Muhammad is located. In 1279, a wooden cupola was
built over the tomb which was later rebuilt and renovated multiple times in
late 15th century and once in 1817. The current dome was added in 1818 by
the Ottoman sultan Mahmud II,
and it was first painted green in 1837, hence becoming known as the "Green
Dome". It is made with limestone.
It is an Skyscarper currently under development by the
kingdom group it is expected to be more then one kilometer high and after
completion it will be the highest tower in the world.
HEET
CAVE
Ain Heet cave has an underground lake (150
meters deep) situated at the face of Mount Al Jubayl in Wadi As Sulay in a small
village called Heet in Riyadh. Between Riyadh and Al Kharj road, it is one of
the easily accessible caves in the area of Riyadh. Its an weekend destination altogether
WORLD
SIGHTS PARK
It is an vision of Prince Salman Bin AbdulAziz. Also
dubbed as the Landmark park of Riyadh, World Sights Park is
an ideal weekend field trip for families— and lovers of selfies. It is the newest park in Riyadh. It has mimicked all the famous monuments and attractions in the worlds including Taj Mahal, EIFFEL tower, Great wall of china ETC.
AANI
& DAANI CHOCKLATIER
AANI & DANI began as a vision in the 1998s
of Mr. Khaled Al-Othaim. Its chef came directly
from Belgium, trained in the fine art of chocolate and confectionery
making. You can find best Belgian chocolate in Riyadh from them.
RIYADH
ZOO
This is an Large, popular zoo opened in 1987, featuring 1500+ animals,
train rides & prayer halls in the capital city of Riyadh.It is largely crowded by the tourist specially children's.
WADI
HANIFAH
Wadi Hanifa is a wadi in the Najd region,
Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120
km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh, the capital
of Saudi Arabia. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including
Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah.
GRANADA
CENTER Granada Centre is a shopping mall
located in the eastern ring road highway between exit 8-9 Ghernata District in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It occupies covered area of 150,000 m². As of 2012, the
centre housed 235 shops. It was built by the renowned contracting company Saudi
Constructioneers.
KING
ABDULLAH PARK
King Abdullah Park is of the beautiful and known park in
the city of Riyadh. Riyadh is where you have to put your awesome endeavors to
investigate the spots ..
KINGDOM
CENTER TOWER
KINGDOM CENTER TOWER Kingdom Centre
is a 41-storey, 302.3 m skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. When completed in
2002, it overtook the 267-meter Faisaliyah Tower as the tallest tower in Saudi
Arabia. it is owned by billionaire prince alwaled bin talal.
MISMAK
FORT
The Masmak is a clay and mud-brick fort, with
four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center
of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the
kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn
Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902. It is visited by dignitaries and presidents of all over the world.
AL
BUJAIRI SQUARE/HERITAGE PARK
Its an recreational place in Riyadh.This one of
the best places to visit in Riyadh. Great for families. But you have to be
careful, So crowd area during weekend. I suggest to visit it during weekdays as
it's very relaxing and quite place. It is an gateway to history of Saudi Arabia.
NATIONAL
MUSEUM
The National Museum of Saudi
Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is
part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh. The National Museum was part of
the "Murabba' Development Plan" to refurbish the area of and around
the old Murabba' Palace district for the Centennial
Celebrations in Saudi Arabia. Its been discussed
since the eighties. It is inspired by The Red Sands near Riyadh City. Its been visited by lots of local and foreign tourists It has Royal and Islamic relics of past era.
AL
RAJHI GRAND MOSQUE
Al Rajhi Grand Mosque is a very well recognized
landmark of Riyadh. Built by the donation of Al Rajhi family, it serves not
just a place of worship for Muslims, but also a meeting place for community for
social events like Eids and large community gatherings. The Al Rajhi Grand Mosque
is the largest mosque in Riyadh and considered as an architectural marvel and
one of the most significant Islamic institutions in the city. It is important
to note that entry to the mosque is limited to those of the Muslim faith only.
This fact should not eliminate the Al Rajhi Grand Mosque from your list of
places to see when in Riyadh. The building itself is beautiful and very
picturesque. The mosque holds two libraries, forensic science courses, an
automated utilities system, an 18,000-person capacity men's hall and a
2,500-person capacity for women.
AL
HOKAIR ISLAND
Its an recreational park having lots of things to do and private properties. It is currently under development.
AL FAISALIYAH TOWER
The Al Faisaliyah Centre is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designed by Foster + Partners, it was the first skyscraper built in Saudi Arabia, and is presently the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome. The round portion at the top of Faisaliah Center is a restaurant called “The Globe”. The Globe is one of the premier restaurants in Saudi Arabia and has 360 degree views that make it unique.
Its an recreational park having lots of things to do and private properties. It is currently under development.
AL FAISALIYAH TOWER
The Al Faisaliyah Centre is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designed by Foster + Partners, it was the first skyscraper built in Saudi Arabia, and is presently the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome. The round portion at the top of Faisaliah Center is a restaurant called “The Globe”. The Globe is one of the premier restaurants in Saudi Arabia and has 360 degree views that make it unique.
KING
FAHAD LIBRARY
The King Fahd National Library is the legal
deposit and copyright library for Saudi Arabia. KFNL was established in 1983 in
response to an initiative made by the people of Riyadh when King Fahd ascended
the throne. The project was announced in 1983 and the implementation started in
1986.
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