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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's official language is Arabic, which is also the main tongue spoken there in business and public affairs. Speaking English, a sizable portion of the populace in the Kingdom uses it as an informal second language. Every road sign has multilingual text that is shown in both Arabic and English.

Being the cradle of Islam and a major trading hub have influenced Saudi Arabia's rich traditions and legacy. The Kingdom has experienced a dramatic cultural shift in the last several years, adapting centuries-old traditions to the modern world.

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Al Madinah Al Munawara

Millions of Muslims travel to Madina, also known as "Taibah al Taibah," as one of their primary destinations. It is the second holiest site in the Muslim world after Makkah al-Mukarramah and the first capital of Islam in recorded history. Madina lies in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the Hejaz Region. It is home to the Noble Prophet's Mosque, which the Prophet himself constructed in the first year following the Hijrah (622 AD). After the Holy Mosque, it is one of the biggest mosques in the world. Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Madina from all around the world.