Rabigh is a city and governorate in the Province of Makkah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Red Sea, around 208 km (129 mi) northwest of Mecca in the historic Hejazi region. The city had an estimated population of 180,352 in 2014 and is situated at an elevation of 13 m (43 ft) above sea level, close to the border with the Madinah Province. The city dates back to the era before the advent of Islam in the 7th century C.E., and up to the 17th century, was known as Al-Juhfah, or Al-Johfah.
Image: Rabigh Power Plant
Image: Rabgh city panoramio
Masjid Miqat Al-Juhfah, Wadi Rabigh
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Image: Masjidul Haram Aerial View (cropped)
Image: Bab makkah
Image: ISS 42 Taif, Mecca and Jeddah at night