SOUVENIR BUYING - POST 2
If you're visiting both, wait until Madinah for most of your souvenir shopping, and bargain—especially if buying 10–50 pieces.
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Best place
Good target price
Tasbeeh Madinah –
Dawoodiya/Quba…
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If you're visiting both, wait until Madinah for most of your souvenir shopping, and bargain—especially if buying 10–50 pieces.
Item
Best place
Good target price
Tasbeeh Madinah –
Dawoodiya/Quba…
For cheaper souvenirs, Madinah is generally the better choice—especially for bulk gifts like tasbeeh, prayer mats, scarves, small perfumes, and Islamic gifts.
Rough rule of thumb
Madinah: Usually…
ATTENTION RESTAURANT OPERATORS:Do you deliver food to nearby hotels in Makkah Haram area?
If yes- please post details on this site. Thank you
AUNTY MARIAM’ KITCHEN
MADINAH
Whatsapp + 966 50 531 2691
AVAILABLE MENU
Butter chicken with rice or Arabic roti
Saudi bukari pilau served with yogurt salad
Chicken Akhni served with raita
Karrie…
SEA SPICE restaurant- For Chinese food
Offers a variety of dishes close to the Haram
Location
King Fahd Rd, Bada'ah | 1st Floor, Shop No. 111, Taiba Shopping Center, Near Gate Number 331-332,…
Pakistani Cuisine - BABA NIHARI
This is a Pakistani restaurant located just a few minutes' walk from the Haram in Madinah, specifically about 10–15 minutes on foot from Gate 339-341. It is known…
PASSPORTS - SAFETY MEASURES IN CASE YOU LOSE THEM
While everyone is very careful about one's passport one also needs to prepare in case of loss
Our suggestions
- keep a photocopy in every piece of…
One can buy properly packed Zamzam water at the entrance to the Jeddah airport.
You must write your name on the package before you hand it over at a special counter in the case of Saudi airways.…
Check this link for comprehensive information about the Zamzam Well
Get info about the Kiswa Factory and how to visit
Read the history of the Mataf area and its present state. A beautiful area to do your salat
especially Fazar, Magrib and Isha. May Allah grant every Muslim a chance to visit the holy lands
The link provided below will give you all the information about this area and its significance
The beautiful calligraphy on the Kiswa is difficult to read during Tawaf.
The link below will help you
When travelling by taxi to the airport from Makkah be specific which Terminal you want to go. Also inform the driver the Airline name to avoid any confusion.
There are two main Terminals - Terminal…
Please click on the link provided for a comprehensive video description of this important cemetery.
https://hajjumrahplanner.com/jannatul-baqi/
Read details about this cemetery…
There are several ways to travel from Jeddah airport to Haram Makkah
By train - economy or business class . Limited baggage allowance. Also departure times are fixed.
Terminal 1 has a direct…
There are several ways to travel from Jeddah airport to Masjid Nabawi Madinah
By train - economy or business class . Limited baggage allowance. Also departure times are fixed.
Cost SAR 150 to SAR…
There are several ways to travel from Makkah to Madinah
By train - economy or business class . Limited baggage allowance. Also departure times are fixed.
By bus - best for single male adults or if…
A map of the Masjid Nabawi is provided in the link below - will make it easy for one to follow
The site provides a link which gives you details about this beautiful masjid
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