Al Badr (or Badr) is a historic town and governorate located roughly 150 km southwest of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It is most famous as the site of the Battle of Badr (624 CE), the first major military victory in Islamic history.
Key Historical Significance
- The Battle of Badr: On the 17th of Ramadan in the 2nd year of Hijrah, a force of roughly 313 Muslims led by the Prophet Muhammad defeated a much larger Quraysh army of about 1,000.
- Qur'anic Mention: It is the only battle explicitly mentioned by name in the Qur'an.
- Divine Intervention: Islamic tradition holds that God sent an "army of angels" to assist the Muslims during the battle at what is now known as Jabal Malaikah (Mountain of the Angels).
Major Landmarks to Visit
If you are traveling from Madinah, the journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by road. Key sites include:
- Battlefield of Badr: The actual site where the conflict took place, located near the town center.
- Cemetery of the Martyrs: An enclosed area containing the graves of the 14 companions who were martyred during the battle. A marble monument lists their names.
- Masjid Al-Arish: A mosque built on the spot where the Prophet's leadership tent (shelter) was located during the battle.
- Jabal Malaikah: The "Mountain of the Angels," visible from the Badr mosque.
- Al-Adwa Al-Dunya & Al-Adwa Al-Aqsa: The "nearer" and "farther" ridges mentioned in the Qur'an where the two armies were stationed.
Jabal Malaikah
Visiting Information
- Location: Southwest of Madinah along the road to Yanbu.
- Badr Historical Path: A recently launched tourism project under Saudi Vision 2030 that revitalizes the 157-km trail between Madinah and Badr with interactive maps and educational stops.
- Accessibility: The battlefield itself is often fenced off but can be viewed from the perimeter. No tickets are required for entry to the general historic sites.
Hj Zulheimy Maamor
Lembah Keramat,K.L
19 April 2026: 7.10 p.m
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