Hail

Overview :

Hail is located in the mountainous region of Shammar, which lays on the western part of Al-Odairie valley. This valley is also known as Hail Valley. Hail in Saudi Arabia acts as a passage for Muslim pilgrims from Iraq and Syria as they come here to visit Makkah and Madinah.

Hail of Saudi Arabia stretches around the Shammar mountains in the form of a bow. The city is surrounded by Salma mount in the East and North and Umm-Al-Riqab and Aja Mounts in the West. Hail is now connected to Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Riyadh through modern expressways.

Hail in Saudi Arabia is the headquarters and provincial capital of the Governor, local councils and branches of various departments of the government. The Arab city is also famous for its agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, barley and wheat.

 

Major Attractions :

Hail Car Rally: Car Rally known as Hail Car Rally is the most attractive and fabulous adventure to see. The tourist coming to the Kingdom during the Race days must enjoy this Rally.

Hail parks: One can easily relax amidst the serene and exquisitely designed parks of Hail at Saudi Arabia. There are numerous parks in Hail but one must visit Mashar Park as it consists of artificial waterfall and lake. Other parks that can be visited are the ones at Ugdah, Ghar Al Majma, Al Raduf and Janeri. 

 Hail forts and palaces: One can check out the forts and palaces, which date back to Ottoman rule. Apart from these there are various museums, library and auditoriums from where one can collect lots of information on the culture and society of Arabs.

 

The tourist can visit 5 museums in Hail depending on their time availability.

 

1.       Hail Museum in MOE

2.       Khalid museum in Al Zahrah -Hail al kadah St.

3.       Sharaf Elemtary School Museum in Sharaf St.

4.       Ibraheem Al Radan in Hostel Hail

5.       Al Naief Palace Museums in General Street

 

 

Things To Do:

Discover Mud Made Homes: Just explore round Hail when there is so much less traffic. It's great you get to find out what shops are down all the little side streets you wouldn't dream of going down in the full madness of the week! We found lots of old buildings as well and Date groves and some amazing houses. Also as you drive out of Hail you can head into the hills and get fantastic views.

Discover the historical sites: several  sightseeing places in Hail region in terms of its history, and the whole region is one of the richest areas in Saudi Arabia in sites, where inscriptions historical eras are different, and the most important areas of impact are yateb, Janin ,gefar and fadak.

Explore Extinct Volcanoes: An hour from Hail you will see some amazing extinct volcanoes. Be the only ones there it is amazing!! Very windy but beautiful

 

Events :

Hail Rally The event is organized by the Saudi Motor Sports Committee (SMSC) under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud Bin Abdul Mohsen Bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Hail, President of the Supreme Commission for Hail Development and the Head of the Supreme Commission of the Hail Rally.

 

Famous Meals :

 

Famous meals in Hail are such gersan and mataziz.

 

What To Buy:

Many local hand-woven items, pots, daggers and dates can be taken as memorable items.

 

Best Time to Visit:

Travelers can visit usually in October to may each year and can enjoy this historical city.

 

Travel Tips :

 

Muslims and non Muslims are advised to visit this attractive and culture full city of Saudi Arabia.

 

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