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Madinah Medina
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah is the second holy city to Moslems after Makkah Al-Mukkaramah.
It has also got many other names such as Taibah, Yathrib, the City of the Messenger, and Dar Al-Higra (i.e. Home of Immigration).
It is the city whose people supported Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) when he immigrated to it from Makkah.
It comprises the Mosque of the Prophet, his grave, the Islamic University, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran and many archaeological Islamic features.
Climate:
In general, Medina's climate is continental; hot and dry in summer and cold to moderate in winter. Temperatures fall between 40-47 degrees Celsius and sometimes fall below zero in winter. Relative humidity is about 35% throughout the year. Rain is rare and often falls between November and May. Wind movement is relatively calm in winter, while a Northerly, dusty wind is probable in summer.
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