Madinah: Wells Tour and Al-Tabbakha Traditional Market

Al Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia



A tour of the wells of Medina (Bir Al-Ahn, Bir Ghars, and Bir Al-Faqir), concluding with the Al-Tabbakha Market

Highlights

  • Visit Bir Athiq, where the Prophet ﷺ first arrived in Madinah
  • Discover Bir Al-Ahn, renamed by the Prophet ﷺ himself
  • Taste fresh water at Bir Ghars, tied to the Prophet's ﷺ final wishes

Description

A spiritual journey to discover the Prophetic wells in Madinah, immersing yourself in a rich history holding significant events from the Prophet's ﷺ life. The tour begins from the client's location, then heads to Bir Athiq (Athiq Well), which witnessed great events in Islamic history. The Prophet ﷺ stayed near this well upon his first arrival in Madinah as a migrant from Makkah, and built the first mosque in Islam nearby — Masjid Quba. We then visit Bir Al-Ahn, which the Prophet ﷺ passed by, holding special religious significance for Muslims. He passed by it, performed ablution with its water, and changed its name from 'Al-Asirah' (the difficult one) to 'Al-Yasirah' (the easy one). We then head to Bir Ghars to drink from its fresh water. This well was connected to important events in Islamic history, and it is narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ instructed that he be washed with its water after his death. We then arrive at Bir Al-Faqir, an ancient historical well located among the elevated orchards of Madinah. Its history dates back to the pre-Islamic era, and it holds a connection to the Prophetic biography; you can taste its fresh water. Afterward, we move to Souq Al-Tabbakha, a unique dining experience featuring over 60 shops competing to offer various traditional dishes. The end of this journey will be filled with cultural and knowledge-rich memories.

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