Saudi Arabia: major attractions and unknown facts

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest state of Arab. Saudi Arabia has the world’s second largest oil reserves and 6th largest natural gas reserves. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia was found by Abdul-Aziz bin Saud in 1932. Saudi is an Islamic base country and the proud owner of two holy mosques: Al-Masjid-Al-Haram (Mecca) and Al-Masjid-Al-Nabawi (Medina). These two are the holiest places of Islam and every Muslim has to visit these once in their lifetime as it is the birthplace of Muhammad. Apart from Mecca and Medina, there are several other tourist attractions which are must watch and many more fascinating secrets which are appalling.

Tourist attractions:

Makah

This is the first place of Mohammad’s revelation in the Quran and is regarded as the holiest city in Islam. A pilgrimage known as Hajj is obligatory to every Muslim. Every Muslim has to perform their prayers in the direction of Mecca. ‘Mecca’ is an English word referred to a place that invites a large number of people. The correct spelling as per the Saudi government is ‘Makah’.

Madina

This is the second important place for Muslims as it is the burial place of the Muhammad. The word Medina just implies to ‘the city’.

Madain Saleh

If there is just one place you can visit in Saudi, let it be this. The mesmerizing scenery, breath taking nature, and prosperous history draws people from across the world towards it.

 

Najran

It is the most tourist friendly city in Saudi-Arabia and the amazing blend of cultures; architecture and history are very exceptional. This place pleases even the most experienced tourist.

Few amazing facts:

The death penalty

It is the commonly used law of Saudi- Arabia and it stands fourth in number of executions. People are given a death sentence for simplest of crimes.

The Women votes

It was the last country in the world to deny the votes for women in 2011. King Abdullah has passed a statement in favor of women and allowed women to vote in elections. Now, women are even allowed to stand for office in elections.

2015 will be the first time Saudi will be allowing women to cast their votes and we have to check how it turns out.