Badr, Saudi Arabia
Badr
بَـدْر | |
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Badr from the Mountain of the Angels | |
| Coordinates: 23°46′48″N 38°47′26″E / 23.78000°N 38.79056°E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Medina Province |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 63,468 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Badr (Arabic: بَـدْر, full name: Badr Hunayn, Arabic: بدر حنین) is a town in Medina Province, Hijaz, Saudi Arabia. It is located about 130 km (81 mi) from the Islamic holy city of Medina. It was the location of the Battle of Badr, between the Quraishi-led polytheists, and the Muslims under the leadership of Muhammad, in 624 CE.