New platform, pavilion inaugurated at Prophet's biography museum in Madinah
RIYADH: A new pavilion and an interactive digital platform have been inaugurated at the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah.
The new additions to the museum were inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan, Governor of Madinah, in the presence of Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Supervisor-General of the museum.
The new pavilion offers a documented presentation of Madinah through more than 20 sections, covering the most important historical, cultural, and social monuments and landmarks of the holy city during the era of the Prophet Muhammad.
It also includes a panorama of the Prophet's Chamber and presents a simulation of the construction of the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophetic medicine tent, and the Prophet's daily routine.
Ethaf, the new digital platform, allows visitors to explore the Prophet's biography through virtual tours, with access to a library of over 350 books and encyclopedias in the service of the Holy Qur'an and the Prophetic Sunnah, translated into several languages.
The governor also visited the pavilion showcasing the Kingdom's efforts in serving Qur'an, Sunnah, and the Two Holy Mosques, and was briefed on its work and efforts to highlight the message of Islam.
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