Millions of pilgrims who come to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj or Umrah make Medina one of their primary stops since it is one of the two holiest places in Islam. The Prophet's Mosque, also known as Al Masjid a Nabawi, was built by the Prophet himself and serves as both his burial place and the focal point of the city.
After his exodus from Makkah in 622 A.D.—known as the Hijrah—the Prophet Muhammad resided and taught in Medina. The beginning of the Islamic calendar is marked by the significance of this year in Islamic history.
Despite the fact that the name of the city is typically spelt Medina in English, its full name is Al Medina Al Munawwarah, which translates to "the Enlightened City." Many Muslims have always wanted to visit Medina because of the significance of the place in the life of the Prophet Muhammad.