Welcoming Ramadan in Madinah

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Al Madinah Al Munawarah “City of the Prophet” and or “The City of Light”  Ramadan is a time of inner reflection and worshipping Allah during which Muslims take extra time for family, spiritual cleansing and growth. It is celebrated the ninth month of the Muslim or Islamic Calendar. Ramadan in Madinah is even more special.

Al Madinah Al Munawarah embraces the Holy Prophet Mosque. The heart of the Prophet Mosque is called the Rawda, a garden from the gardens of Paradise. Some of the columns of the Rawda are the sites of significant events like the repentance of Abu Lubaba, the place where the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) would rest before 'itikaf, and the pillar of Aisha where no dua is rejected. These are marked with different colors and special markings to highlight the spot.

The Prophet Mosque is kept in good condition despite the huge number of worshippers. The authorities hire many cleaners and although their job is humble it is a highly sought after position.

Breaking the Fast in Al Madinah

Once anybody is ready to go to the Holy Prophet Mosque to prepare for Iftar (meal at the end of the fast) and as soon as they step through the gates of the Mosque, there should be no surprise that many children coming running from all directions attempting to invite people to break the fast with them and their families as this is considered as a blessing to be able to provide food for people to break their fast.

Once the month is over, preparations for Eid Al Fiter, starts around 3.00 in the morning after the Eid prayer worshipers wonder about the streets giving sweets to the children in Madinah.

Worshipers leaving this beautiful city after Eid is painful, but comfort comes that worshipers are blessed that they could come to visit the greatest blessing of Allah, the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and will not return home empty-handed". Madinah shall always remain in them heart.

Especially for the Month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid Al Fiter, The Signature Hotels and Resorts is offering special holiday packages.

You can stay during the Holy Month of Ramadan at The Royal Signature Hotel Dar Al Taqwa in Madinah, located across from the Hotel Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad, (Allah bless him and give him peace). At 25 meters distance only from the mosque this 5 star luxury hotels is ideally located for prayer and Eid Al Fiter vacation.

Click here for more information: Madinah Ramadan Package

This year, Al Murjan Beach Resort in Jeddah, is welcoming the Holy month of Ramadan with very special packages for families to spend the Ramadan month is a Home at the Red Sea.

Click here for more information: Ramadan on the Red Sea