Saudi Arabia is a rich Arabic state lying in Arabian Peninsula. The royal Arab state is rich in tapestry and has a wonderful historic background. People love visiting this historic state. Saudi Arabia is a land of adverse diversity consisting of deserts, sandstones, mountains, plain areas and natural reserves. Royal state is known because of it rich royal Arab culture of ancient kings era. You can never find a place better than that having every touch in it. Sandy dunes of its desert in tropic sun rays are just amazing.

This land is also important in terms of oil and petroleum reserves. Saudi Arabia stands among the top countries of major petroleum reserves. The holy cities of Makah and Medina are also in Saudi Arabia. Muslims visit this land every year more in number than previous year for religious purposes. It makes them more close to Allah SWT as they feel themselves near to Allah SWT when they visit Kaba and places where Prophet Muhammad PBUH used to walk. You should also book Umrah packages to have the blessings of Allah SWT.

Let’s talk about the places you should visit in Saudi Arabia in coming time. If you have a best guide, your tour is going to be fabulous. So basically you just need to have knowledge of all places.

Jawatha Mosque:

Jawatha Mosque is situated in the historical area of Jawatha in Saudi Arabia. Jawatha was the first and earliest Mosque in Eastern Arabia. The original historic structure of the Mosque fell into ruins but restored by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage in 2007, by using the same design as that of the Masmak Fort in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The tribe (Al-Qays Tribe) firstly constructed this mosque in his era. After the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, this is the Mosque where the Friday Congregation Prayer offered. According to some of the people of that time, this is the Mosque where Hijr Al-Aswad (The Black Stone) was kept for 22 years when it was stolen from Makah by the Qarmatians.

Before the Mosque was restored in 2007, most of the original historic structure of the Mosque fell apart. The remains of the Mosque include two pointed keel arches and a part of the Holy Qibla. The Qibla wall is larger than other two which acts as the Mihrab and was projected outside of the wall.

If you go to this place in the blessed month of Ramadan and spend more time in praying, the swab will get doubles. All you need to do it to book Ramadan Umrah packages and pray there with performing Umrah.

Najran

Najran is a city rapid growing city situated in Saudi Arabia and is the capital of Najran Province. Most of the population of the Najran city originated from the ancient tribes of Hamden (Wailh & Yam).

The name of the city is on the name of the first man who settled there (i.e.; Najran ibn Yahjub ibn Yarub ibn Qahtan ibn Houd).

From the beginning, Najran was famous for cloth making. The cloth of Holy Kaba originally made there. Najran, as the fastest growing city, had three main religions.

• Christian Community
• Jewish community
• Ismaili community

History of Najran religious background

Christian Community: Najran was always the first place in Saudi Arabia where Christianity happened. Christians of Najran made an agreement with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to pay 2000 pieces of cloth in exchange for their protection. That agreement revised under the resign of the Caliph Abu Bakar and Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. Christians of Najran accused of overcharging from the customers and got order to leave the city. When Umar ibn al-Khattab appointed as the Caliph, they deported the Christians to Mesopotamia.

Jewish Community: Before Islam, Najran also holds a Jewish Community, historically affiliated with the Banu al-Haith, the Yemenite Jews who have conquered the Najran and ruled until the Christian invasion of the Yemen. When Saudi King conquered the Najran, many of the Jews fled. When Saudi King asked for his people, Yemeni refused saying there are his Jews now.

Ismaili Community: Ismailis has a religious and historic root in Najran city. Due to the official discrimination of Ismailis in Saudi Arabia, they lost their identity along with government employments, religious practices and justice system.

Alula oasis, a majestic place

Alula is the place you are looking for, if you are rock lovers. The amazing symmetry of sandstones and modern touch of art and craft is giving this place a view, visitors never had. Trunk touching the ground of elephant rock is a mind blowing natural wonder. You will stay astonished while seeing the beauty of alula. The architectural beauty is just amazing. Builders have built amazing hotels in alula to attract the tourists with modern touch.

You will get free visit pass to glass building and some extra perks in hotels like banyan tree and the habitat if you book Umrah packages to stay here.

Qasr al Fareed tomb is the main tourist attraction in Hegra, alula. While walking through the old town of alula you will come across the old mud brick houses and narrow alleys between these houses. It is UNESCO world heritage site for its archeological specifications. There are many lush palm filled oasis near the main city of alula. It was the main part of the incense trade route in the past, that’s why this town got so much visibility and importance.

Saudi government is working on this heritage site and for this purposes they are collaborating with other companies in the world. Earlier government closed Madain Saleh for general public and tourists. Now every site of Alula is opened for tourists and public so a visit to Saudi Arabia is must now.

In Ramadan, alula streets smell amazing. Ramadan celebrations are on fire in this season. People are so hospitable in alula that you will get complimentary iftar and suhoor in Ramadan. Don’t forget to avail Ramadan Umrah packages to not miss these opportunities.