The Medina Oberoi
Abizar Road, PO Box 1880 Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Going for Ziyaraah with Sheikh Al Abbasy
Using the contact list from FM Tours, we arranged the Ziyaraah with Sheikh Al Abbasy. We had been out with him on our first trip in 2003 and he is still interesting.
He makes an effort to remember each person's name and asks direct questions during his chats making the tour so much more enjoyable. Even the children feel part of ...
Visiting the Masjid of Nabi (SAW)
I have yet to find a place where I can feel peace like the serenity and calmness of the Medina Haram. This is one of the best places in the world to just sit and reflect on your life and the get away from the pressures and madness of the world.
It is sad how so many people are ignorant of the actual location of the Qabr of Nabi (SAW) and assume the first chamber. The middle chamber where the Qabr is located is clearly marked with an inscription at the top of the gate.
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Arrival in Medina
... The hotel location is fantastic and the price makes it the most affordable hotel that close to the Haram.
The suites are self catering. After the initial shock, we went out and bought bath towels, kettle and some kitchen basics (total spend SR32 per person) and we settled in and enjoyed the stay there.
The takeaways outside the rear exit of the hotel provide excellent Pakistani food and reasonably quick service. ...
Starting the next part of our Journey
... 1 hour before and after Jummah.
Again it was reassuring that the FM Tours team were there to look after us.
Having got there early, the driver parked just down the road from the hotel - a walk of about 20 metres. Ahmed had to negotiate with the bell boy to push our luggage trolley to the GMC as it was beyi\ond the hotel pavement and out of his zone. He feared being fired if he ventured out of his authorised ...
Egyptian Culture
... bathed it by burning incense then dress it again apply ointment to its face and present it with food. That is just a little weird to me its kind of like a little girl with a baby doll. A religious belief is that that ...



