Jumada I 2, 1448 AHTuesday 13 October 2026

City Guide Sign in

Dummy textThe dates season market is on every day from Thursday 15 October to Saturday 24 October, from 4 pm. Expect busier roads around the market in the evening. Times and directions

Experience · Al Suqya

Try Arabic calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam

See the collection, then join the evening club and write your first letters.

Time needed: About 2 hours
Best time: Evening
Crowds: Quiet
Cost: Free
Families: Good for families
Access: Step-free

Tip: Register for the club online — materials are provided.

The route

Walking route in Google Maps

Museum
Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum
Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya
FreeFamily friendly
Arts & cultureDummy text
Arabic Calligraphy Club
Tonight · 5 PM · King Fahd Central Park
FreeFamily friendly

More experiences

You might also like

Experience1–3 hours
Central area
Pray at the Prophet’s Mosque
The heart of Madinah. Plan your visit around the prayer times, and book your visit to Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in advance.
- Free
- Family friendly
- After Fajr or late evening
See the experience
ExperienceAbout 1 hour
Quba
Visit Quba Mosque
The first mosque built in Islam, a short ride south of the central area.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Morning
See the experience
ExperienceAbout 2 hours
Uhud
Sunset at Mount Uhud
History and open views to the north of the city, with guided sunset walks at weekends.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Late afternoon
2 stops · Mount Uhud → Sunset hike at Mount Uhud
See the experience
Experience1–2 hours
Al-Anbariyah
Explore the Hejaz Railway Station
The historic terminus of the Hejaz Railway, now a museum close to the central area.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Afternoon
See the experience

Was this page helpful?

Published by Madinah Region Development Authority