Khaybar Governorate
Khaybar Governorate is a governorate in Madinah al-Munawarah Province, western Saudi Arabia, and one of the famous sites in the biography of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It witnessed the Battle of Khaybar in the seventh year after the Hijrah.
Khaybar Governorate is one of the ancient governorates in Madinah al-Munawarah Province, as it was founded in 1923. It was the first governorate from the northern side to join Saudi rule.
The governorate is classified as Category (B) and consists of nine centers. It is the fifth largest governorate in the Madinah al-Munawarah Province after the capital city, Madinah al-Munawarah.
History of Khaybar Governorate
Khaybar Governorate has a rich history and has been known by this name since ancient times. There are several narratives explaining the reason for its name, the most important being its fame for its fortresses and castles. "Khaybar" and its plural form "Khayabr" mean fortresses.
Historical narratives indicate that the first inhabitants of Khaybar were Amalek, an ancient Arab tribe that became extinct before the arrival of Islam. The name Khaybar also appears as one of the regions conquered by the Babylonian King Nabonidus, and it was part of his kingdom that included Taima, Dedan, and Khaybar.
Khaybar is mentioned in the Prophet's biography, when he prepared an army to march toward it in the seventh year after the Hijrah. After Khaybar's involvement in the Battle of the Trench became clear, the goal was to conquer and eliminate the center of strife and conspiracy against Islam. As a result, the town became exclusively Islamic.
Location of Khaybar Governorate
Khaybar Governorate is located north of Madinah al-Munawarah on the international highway that connects Madinah al-Munawarah to Tabuk and then to the Northern Borders of Saudi Arabia. Madinah borders it to the south, Taima and Tabuk Governorates to the north, Hail Province to the east, and al-Ula Governorate to the west.
The governorate spans an area of 20,021 km, which represents 13.4 percent of the region's total area. It ranks fifth in terms of area and population within the region, with a population of 45,532, according to the Saudi Census 2022.
Khaybar Governorate is one of the largest oasis areas for date palm cultivation. Dates are the most important agricultural product for which it was famous before the emergence of Islam. However, dates are not the only products in Khaybar's farms. It also cultivates grains, especially wheat, barley, and corn, as well as some vegetables and fruits.
Tourism and antiquities in Khaybar Governorate
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