We all know the city of Taif is considered the most important resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It is a beautiful city of natural beauty, The city of Taif is located on the eastern slopes of the mountains Sarawat a height of 1700 m above sea level, and is characterized by site Taif that crossroads Home coming from the south and the north, east and west, as well as the summer capital of the official of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The limits of the city of Taif Faihdha of south Alqurei built owner and northward and eastward fossula Abu Dan and the great westward stream Walker.
But why called Taif this name? Novels and stories differed that Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him said Smit
This name because Abraham what I live offspring Mecca and asked God to bless the people of the fruits, is the Almighty piece of land going Bashgerha until it snaps important Taif, Voqublt Aftavc House, then her God place Taif, became known for tawaaf House, and was told that Thagava built on the Taif Seurat Spectrum and fortifications became known in Taif.
The population of the city of Taif 556.100 inhabitants, working mostly in agriculture, where famous Taif produce some types of agricultural pomegranates, grapes, apricots, figs, and this is what attracted the tourists especially from the inside numbers are on the rise, and throughout the summer season assesses farmers (stalls) on some roads passes tourists as the ring road in Hada and healing.
Taif province has affiliated centers such as: TB big Hada and healing, bin Saad, Thaqeef, Taif experiencing urban development, commercial and health and also in the development of reasons Moasladtha. And can be visit Taif effects such as plug-Darwish bridge playing. And you can walk on the road which is said to be the Prophet, peace be upon him pursued when climbing Taif first time, a road which runs from the Archaeological Hada Shaddad.
There is also a pond archaeological addition to historic mosques such as the Mosque of Abdullah bin Abbas cousin Messenger of Allah peace be upon him and also spread around Taif many palaces archaeological like (Shubra Palace) and there historical sites famous as Souk Okaz, where he was held annually Festival to compete among the poets In Taif many museums interested in heritage and monuments such as the Museum Harthy and others.
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