Al Jumum is a governorate in
Makkah Province
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, in western
Saudi Arabia
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Expedition of Zaid ibn Haritha in al-Jumum took place in September, 627 AD, 6 AH of the Islamic calendar at this location during the era of the Islamic prophet,
Muhammad
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See also
* List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
The following is a list of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia.
List of Metro Cities
There are 5 large cities or metropolitan area, metro cities in Saudi Arabia with the population over a million or more.
Alphabetical list of cities and towns
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* Regions of Saudi Arabia
The provinces of Saudi Arabia, also known as regions (), are the 13 first-level administrative divisions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
History
After the unification of Saudi Arabia, the kingdom was divided into four provinces: the ' Asir P ...
* List of battles of Muhammad
References
Populated places in Mecca Province
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