5 Things you will only find in Medina City

 

Medina is the holiest city for Muslims after Mecca. You will definitely visit there after performing Umrah in Masjid al-Haram. Most pilgrims visit Medina after performing Umrah, but you can also see whenever you want. Muslims and non-Muslims both can visit Medina City.

But have you ever wondered why you are visiting Medina? Obviously, it’s the holy city and holds the significance of Masjid An-Nabwi – that would be your answer, right? Apart from visiting the historical places, you can also go shopping there. But Medina also offers some unique things and items you will not find anywhere. So, in this article, we will explore the 5 things you will only find in Medina City.

5 Things you will only find in Medina City:

1. Palm Dates

Palm dates are among the beautiful gifts of Saudi Arabia. It’s a famous item in the Middle East, North America, and South Asia. You obviously can’t return to your home without buying the dates in Saudi Arabia. Apart from Medina, it’s also available in Mecca. You would be surprised to hear that Saudi Arabia is the third largest country in palm dates production, with approximately 0.712 million tons per year.

The famous dates of palm trees in Medina are the Ajwa Dates. These dates have been categorized into different levels: first class, third class, luxury, etc. You can buy it easily under your budget, between SAR 50 and SAR 110. Apart from Ajwa, there are also other types of dates that you can buy, such as Kalas, Anbar, Safawi, Mabroom, Sukkari (Queen of Dates), etc.

Dates are nutritious, energizing, and primarily harvested in the spring season, so you should take advantage of performing Easter holidays Umrah. Which is approximately in the spring season – March or April and you can enjoy eating the dates in Medina.

2. Ittar (natural perfume oil)

Visiting the Arab countries and not finding the Ittar – is not possible. Ittar has different scents; some of them are rose, oud, musk, amber, etc. Ittar is like perfume oil extracted from natural flowers, spices, and herbs. Ittar is very famous in Saudi Arabia, and it’s the Sunnah to use Ittar on Friday.

•          Al-Haramain oud shop

•          Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

•          Al-Attar perfumes

•          The Medina Souq

3. Nabi Booti

Nabi booti is also known as Maryam booti or the leaves of Medina. The Anastatica Hierochuntica plant’s leaves are found in the Medina region. Nabi booti has some traditional beliefs and uses according to some resources. For instance, it can be used for fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. You don’t need to work hard on this; you can easily find it in the local markets of Medina, located explicitly near Jabal Uhud. It can cost you around about 5-10 SAR.

4. Saudi traditional Souvenirs

A souvenir is any item that lets you remember about your travel. Medina souvenirs will definitely let you remember Saudi traditions. There are many souvenirs that you can find in Medina; some of them are:

•          Camel milk bottles

•          Daggers

•          Miniatures replicas of the Holy Kaaba and the Prophet’s Mosque

•          Islamic calligraphy art

•          Prayers beads

•          Decorative Quran stands

•          Handover carpets

•          Hand-painted ceramics

•          Prayer rugs

5. Sugar Booti

It’s another type of booti which is available in Medina. It’s a plant, Gymnema Sylvestre in Medina that has the booty used to manage blood sugar levels. While this plant is also available in other parts of the world but, it’s used in Medina City. Apart from Medina, it is mainly used in India for diabetes, malaria, and snakebites. But you should only buy this if you want. Remember that it’s a traditional way of controlling sugar levels, but in the modern era, there are several ways to maintain your blood sugar level.

Tips when doing shopping in Medina City:

• Make sure to plan your budget and do your shopping accordingly.
• Compare the quality and prices of items in different shops.
• Respectfully bargain with the sellers.
• Check out the authenticity and invoices of your items.
• You can travel through transport options when doing shopping.
• You can bring your own shopping bags.
• Explore the markets/souqs and be patient.

 

Final Suggestions

In other words, shopping can be fun and enjoyable if you take care of some points. Pilgrims mostly go shopping in Madinah after performing Umrah in Masjid al-Haram. So, you can also take advantage of this opportunity by booking your reservations through Labbaik Travel Agency. Moreover, you can make a list of buying items to save your money and cost both. May you have a good shopping experience in Madinah!