Saudi Arabia is the sacred heartland of Islam. It is the birthplace of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where divine revelation descended, and where the…
Saudi Arabia is the sacred heartland of Islam. It is the birthplace of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where divine revelation descended, and where the message of Islam began and was perfected. Makkah is home to the Kaʿbah, the first house of worship built for Allah, while Madinah became the centre of the first Islamic state and the city of the Prophet ﷺ’s migration, resting place, and rule. This blessed land was walked by the Sahabah رضي الله عنهم, who lived, learned, and spread the deen from its valleys and deserts. The battles of Badr, Uhud, and the Trench were fought here, and the Farewell Pilgrimage was delivered upon this soil. Every stone and trail bears witness to the early struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of Islam. More than a place of pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia is the foundation of our faith—a land where revelation, leadership, and spiritual legacy came together to change the world.
Yes, most visitors need a visa. Saudi Arabia now offers tourist visas online for many nationalities, making it easier to visit.
The best time to visit is from November to February when temperatures are more comfortable for sightseeing.
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR) as its official currency.
The two holy mosques are Masjid al-Haram in Mecca (housing the Kaaba) and Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina.
Dress modestly with loose-fitting clothes. Women should wear an abaya in public, and both men and women should dress conservatively.
Yes, Saudi Arabia now welcomes tourists of all faiths, though non-Muslims cannot enter the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.