Mecca and Al-Madina in Modern Saudi Poetry (1343/1426-1924/2005)

Abstract

Mecca and Al-Madina were regarded as the most holy places on earth, and the first mosque was in Mecca. Al-Madina was the place where Prophet Mohammad immigrated when he left Mecca. Due to this holy and historical place of Mecca and Al-Madina, these two places have obtained the interest of different poets and researchers and among them were Saudi poets who wrote wonderful poems describing them and talking about their importance and beauty.