The development of Makkah and Madinah

The development of Makkah and Madinah

The journey of the two cities through the ages.

Makkah

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The era of Ibrahim and Isma'il

Raising the foundations of the Sacred House.

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Makkah before Islam

Its affairs were organised under the leadership of Qusayy ibn Kilab and Quraysh.

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The Conquest of Makkah (8 AH)

The Muslims entered Makkah and the Kaaba was purified.

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Building of the Grand Mosque

Successive expansions through the Islamic eras.

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The Saudi era

Major expansions of the Grand Mosque, the holy sites and services.

Madinah

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Yathrib before the Hijrah

An agricultural town inhabited by the tribes of Aws and Khazraj.

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The Hijrah (1 AH)

It became “Al-Madinah”, and the Prophet's Mosque was built.

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Al-Walid's expansion (88–91 AH)

Construction and expansion of the Prophet's Mosque.

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The Ottoman era

Several constructions and repairs.

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The Saudi era

Major expansions of the Prophet's Mosque and the surrounding services.

A simplified historical summary. Dates will be reviewed before publishing.