Badr, Saudi Arabia
Badr
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Badr (
.History
Badr is located 130 kilometers southwest of Medina and lies in a harsh natural landscape of desert plains, steep hills and sand dunes.
In pre-Islamic times, Badr was part of the night journey from the coast of the Red Sea, along the caravan route from Mecca to Damascus.
Badr was once known for its wells. On March 13, 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH), the
.Climate
Badr has
hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification
BWh). with Extremely hot long summers and mild winters. In Winter, nights averaging 10-15 °C (50-59 °F). In Mid-Summers, Temperatures above 42 °C (108 °F) are not unusual. Annual rainfall is low, with rain most commonly occurring in November through February.
| Climate data for Badr Hunain | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
27 (81) |
31 (88) |
34 (93) |
37 (99) |
39 (102) |
39 (102) |
39 (102) |
39 (102) |
36 (97) |
31 (88) |
27 (81) |
33 (91) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
23 (73) |
27 (81) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
33 (91) |
28 (82) |
24 (75) |
20 (68) |
27 (81) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13 (55) |
14 (57) |
17 (63) |
21 (70) |
24 (75) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
22 (72) |
18 (64) |
15 (59) |
20 (68) |
| Average rainy days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Source: World Weather Center[2] | |||||||||||||
Battle of Badr
According to Islamic sources, Quraishi leader
Abu Jahl
said:
- "By Allah, we will not go back until we have been to Badr,[3] for we will spend three days there, slaughter camels and feast and drink wine, and the girls shall play for us. The Arabs will hear that we have come and gathered together, and will respect us in future! So come on!"
Thaqifi and the Banu Zuhrah were with the Meccan as part of the escort that preceded the battle, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr. He returned with Banu Zuhrah returned so the two clans present in the battle.[4]
See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Badr.
References
- ^ Quran 3:110–128
- ^ "Climate Data for Saudi Arabia". World Weather Climate Center. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ "Badr was the site of one of the Arab fairs where they used to hold a market every year". Archived from the original on 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
- ^ "Shaw University Mosque -Islam, Mosques & NC Muslims eCommunity". Archived from the original on 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2006-07-07.