Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Medina, an important city in the western part of Saudi Arabia, is the second holiest city in Islam, meaning "City of the Prophet" in Arabic. In 622 A.D., the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, migrated here, making it the political and religious center of early Islam. The most famous shrine in the city is the Prophet's Mosque, which houses the tomb of Muhammad and is a must-visit place for Muslims performing Hajj. Medina is known for its strong religious atmosphere and peaceful urban environment, attracting millions of Muslims from all over the world to worship and study every year. As the core of Islamic history and culture, Medina has not only preserved many religious relics, but has also modernized and developed into a city of sanctity and vitality, blending traditional and modern elements.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.