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Tabuk

Tabuk

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A city in northwest Saudi Arabia known for old sites and markets
  • proper noun
: Tabuk
  • This verse (9:29) was revealed when Muhammad was commanded to fight the Byzantines and prepare the expedition to Tabuk.

They didn't grow up in Riyadh or Skaka or Tabuk.

Examples

  • The city of Tabuk is known for its historical sites and serves as a regional administrative center in northwestern Saudi Arabia.

  • Earlier this month, a court acquitted three members of the Muttawa and a policeman over the death of a man in their custody in the northwestern city of Tabuk.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Visitors often explore the ancient ruins near Tabuk, which attract many tourists each year.

  • The city of Tabuk hosts various cultural festivals and events throughout the year, showcasing its rich heritage.

Surface Forms

Tabuk main

Etymology

Tabuk comes from Arabic and may originally have named the local 'land' or a mountain 'pass' used by travellers. That's why Tabuk today is a city known for its fortress and as a stop on old travel routes.