Madinahs

Madinahs is the plural form of the Arabic toponym Madinah, used when referring to multiple places named Madinah or, more generally, to cities described by that term. The most widely known use is as a transliteration variant of Medina, the city in western Saudi Arabia officially known as al-Madinah al-Munawwarah.

Medina is located in the Hejaz region, near the Red Sea coast. It is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca. The city has a long history as a center of Islamic learning and administration and is closely associated with the early Muslim community established after the Hijra.

Historical significance: In 622 CE, Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina, an event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Medina became the base for the Prophet’s leadership and the early Muslim state. The Prophet's Mosque, or Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, is the city’s principal mosque and houses Muhammad's tomb. Other notable sites include the Quba Mosque, the Uhud battlefield, and the Al-Baqi cemetery.

Modern Medina remains a major religious and cultural center in Saudi Arabia and a destination for pilgrims and visitors interested in Islamic heritage. The name Madinah translates to “the city” in Arabic; in English, Medina is the common spelling, while Madinah is used in Arabic-language contexts and in some transliterations.