Taif

Al-Jubail Mosque is a historical mosque located in al-Jubail Village, Thaqif Center, south of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is around 1.5 km from Hassan Bin Thabit Road, connecting Taif to al-Bahah . Historical importance of al-Jubail Mosque Al-Jubail Mosque is of particular historical importance since it is one of the oldest mosques in Thaqif. Tales recount that the current building of the mosque is more than three hundred years old. Devel...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shares approximately 4,531 km of land borders and 3,400 km of coastlines along the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea . The Kingdom is bordered by eight Arab countries on land and is faced by four countries in the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba. Since the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud , the Kingdom has prioritized demarcating its borders, both on land and at sea, with neighboring countries, through official agreements. These...

Endowment Libraries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are libraries endowed by princes, rulers, scholars, and individuals to benefit students and individuals charitably, according to the endowment conditions. They house rare books and manuscripts. Establishment of endowment libraries The origins of endowment libraries date back to the early days of Islam, specifically during the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in the sixth century. They later evolved during the Umyyad and Abbasid caliphates. In ...

Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Bin Siraj Bin Abdulmalik Baleelah (born in 1975) is an imam and teacher at the Grand Mosque , a member of the Council of Senior Scholars , and an assistant professor at Taif University . The life of Bandar Baleelah Bandar Baleelah was born in Makkah al-Mukarramah , where he completed his education and graduated from Umm al-Qura University , earning a bachelor's degree in 1996, followed by a master's degree in 2001 from the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. In...

- Saudi Ardah   is a traditional art in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ; performed at celebrations, social events, and holidays in the Kingdom. It is locally known as al-Ardah al-Najdiyah , with its name derived from 'al-Ard,' meaning a grand army. In 2015, it was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (oral). - Samri Art: Samri is a form of traditional music that originated in Qassim and spread ...

Dar al-Tawheed School in Taif Governorate is the first formal school of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its construction was ordered by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1945. It was a school for teaching Arabic and Sharia sciences. Taif Governorate was chosen to become a bastion of education due to its geographical location, which connected Hejaz to Najd at the time, and its proximity to Makkah al-Mukarramah for those traveling to the Grand Mosque . Additionally, its natural...

Fahd Jaber al-Harithi (1943–2019) was a Saudi teacher and educator who dedicated approximately forty years to the education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . He served as the head of the Arabic Language Department at the Teachers' College in Jeddah (formerly) and worked as the Director of Education in al-Bahah Province . Life of Fahd Jaber al-Harithi Fahd Jaber al-Harithi was born in Maysan Governorate in al-Harith, south of Taif Governorate . He completed his primary education in...

The Asian Houbara (scientific name: Chlamydotis macqueenii) is a bird native to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . During winter, it migrates south and southwest within the Kingdom. Classified as a rare bird, it inhabits shallow sandy valleys and the depressions of Harrat al-Harrah, one of the natural areas within King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. This reserve is located east of Wadi as-Sirhan in al-Jawf Province , north of the Kingdom, and spans an area of 13,775 km 2 . Life of the Asian Hou...

Several governors and army leaders took part in the battles of the First Saudi State during its establishment. They contributed to instilling security and political stability over its ninety-four years of rule, from 1727 to 1818. These governors and army leaders include: Suleiman Bin Afaisan Suleiman Bin Afaisan supported the First Saudi State against its enemies in 1776. He was appointed governor of al-Kharj in 1785. He led several conquests in the eastern Arabian Peninsula. He passed away in ...

Literary clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were established following a meeting held in Riyadh in 1975 by the President of the General Presidency for Youth Welfare at the time. The meeting brought together writers and intellectuals from across Saudi Arabia to discuss the establishment of an institutional framework to promote and nurture culture. Following the meeting, approval was granted for their creation. In 2005, these clubs were transferred from the General Presidency for Youth Welfare ...