Hunayn, Saudi Arabia
Locality in Makkah, Saudi Arabia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Hunayn (disambiguation).
Hunayn (Arabic: حنين) is a location in the Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, close to the city of Ta’if. It is located between Mecca and Ta’if in the Sarawat Mountains.[1]
Quick Facts Honain, Country ...
Honain | |
---|---|
Locality | |
Coordinates: 21°26′N 40°21′E | |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Province | Makkah |
Government | |
• Provincial Governor | Meshal bin Abdullah Al Saud |
Elevation | 1,879 m (6,165 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Close
The location, on the Road from Meccah to Ta’if Road, is a wide arid valley surrounded by barren, rocky mountains.[2] The Battle of Hunayn took place here.[3][4]