Planning an Umrah trip particularly with your family or friends can be a little overwhelming. Looking through packages, preparing checklist for Umrah essentials and looking up all the Madina tourist places is something you will be unable to catch up alone. Finding a best Umrah travel agency that can offer you multiple options in Umrah packages is the only solution if you want to travel without hassle.

Guest of Rehman brings flexible January Umrah packages 2025 whether you are travelling alone or with your family and friends during winter break. From 3-star 7-night stay in Madina to premium luxury Umrah deals with 7-night stay in Madina so you can explore all the places to visit in Madinah comfortably.

Madina is the second holiest city in Saudi Arabia. When it comes to religious attractions and tourist places, Madina supersedes them all. This guide will help you explore all the best places to see in Madina so you can add them in your Umrah checklist 2025.

After Masjid al-Haram, Masjid Nabawi is second holiest mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 622 AD. The reason why Muslims have immense attachment to this place is not only Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) built it himself but is also buried in there. It is said that the green dome is built above grave of Prophet and his companion’s grave. One of the reasons why Muslims do ziyarat in Madina is to pay their respects and Salam to Prophet and his companions.

Alongside Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Hazrat Umer and Hazrat Abu Bakr are buried making it their final resting place. Masjid Nabawi has been renovated by various rules from past several years. Ziarat Madina is a must for every Muslim as they feel empty if they don’t visit Rawda Rasool, also known as, Riyad Al-Jannah.

448 kg gold was used and engraved in walls, roofs and pillars

Ottoman Sultan Muhammad II built the green dome in 1818

Madina was previously called “Yathrib”

A fourth grave is said to be in green dome reserved for Prophet Isa (AS).

First place to have electricity in Arabian Peninsula

Green dome first used to unpainted wooden cupola and then white, blue and purple

Every pillar, stone, windows and even dome consists of encrypted religious signs and symbols.

Masjid an-Nabawi

Baqi cemetery Medina is one of the most famous places to visit in Madinah. It is also referred commonly as Jannat al-Baqi among most Muslims. The word Jannat al-Baqi literally means “Garden of Heaven” and was frequently visited by our Prophet. It is also known as “Baqi al-Gharqad” meaning “the field of thorny trees.”

If you are performing Umrah for the first time, Baqi cemetery is a must-visit if you want to do ziyarat in Madina. The cemetery is resting place of numerous relatives and family member of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Facts about Jannat al-Baqi

Oldest and first Islamic Cemetery in Madina

All the cemeteries are unmarked

Believed to be probable burial site of Hazrat Fatima (RA) as well

Monuments & mosques near or on it were demolished in 1806

Jannat al-Baqi

Mount Uhud holds great significance among Muslims owing it to renowned Battle of Uhud occurring there. Located in the north of Madina, it is 1077 m high and 4.7 miles long. If you are planning to climb and trek and explore Madina tourist places, Mount Uhud is the place for you. Booking an Umrah package that guides you with best tourist places and provides you comfort and privacy should be your top priority.

Mount Uhud

Masjid Quba was founded by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is known as very first mosque of Islam. Located almost 6 km away from Masjid Nabawi, Mosque Quba comprises of remarkable architecture and a sense of comfort. If you are planning to explore religious places, Masjid Quba is one the finest places to visit in Madinah.

Masjid Quba

Masjid al-Qiblatayn, as the name suggests, was the mosque with 2 qiblas. The mosque is very dear to Muslims as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to lead prayers and was commanded to change the direction of qibla from Jerusalem to Makkah. It is the most famous places for ziarat in Madina among Muslim pilgrims. The mosque was previously called “Bani Salima Mosque” and has the capacity of 2000 worshippers.

Masjid Qiblatayn

Located in the Knowledge Economic City, Madina Museum focuses on the history of Madina particularly Hijrah. If you are planning to explore ancient historical and cultural artifacts during Umrah trip, visiting Dar al Madinah Museum will certainly enhance your knowledge about Islamic history. The entry cost is 15 riyals per person and has well-spoken Arabic, English and Urdu guides to help visitors.

Dar al Madinah Museum

Known for 300 dates planted by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions to free Hazrat Salman Farsi from Jewish master, this garden is the biggest historical site and one of the best Madina tourist places. Just 9 minutes commute from Masjid Quba, you can visit them in one day easily saving time.

Garden of Salman Farsi

Masjid al-Ahzab

Masjid al-Fath

Wadi e Jinn

Old Bazaar Madina

Yanbu Beach

Madina shopping malls (Al-Noor Mall, Al-Rashid Mega mall, Madina Mall etc.)

Elaf e Quba hotel

After Makkah, Madina is the most visited and famous city in Saudi Arabia owing to the rich Islamic history and culture. It is one of the most respected and lively cities particularly in Ramadan. The city shines all bright and offers numerous religious attractions for pilgrims and tourists. If you are planning to rejuvenate your souls in Madina during Ramadan, Guest of Rehman brings affordable Ramadan Umrah packages with various Madina tourist places for pilgrims to explore.

Experience Madinah like Never Before! Book your Umrah trip now and discover City's hidden gems with Guest of Rehman!