Hunayn, Saudi Arabia
Hunayn (Arabic: حنين) is a location in the Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, close to the city of Ta’if. It is located between Mecca and Ta’if in the Sarawat Mountains.
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| Coordinates: 21°26′N 40°21′E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Makkah |
| Government | |
| • Provincial Governor | Meshal bin Abdullah Al Saud |
| Elevation | 1,879 m (6,165 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
The location, on the Road from Meccah to Ta’if Road, is a wide arid valley surrounded by barren, rocky mountains. The Battle of Hunayn took place here.
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