Zubaidah Water Canal
The Zubaidah Water Canal is a remarkable feat of engineering, commissioned by Queen Zubaidah, the wife of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid. The canal was constructed to provide water for pilgrims and residents of Makkah, addressing the city’s chronic water scarcity. The canal stretched from the mountains of Al-Kar near Taif to Makkah, covering a distance of over 35 kilometers. The construction of the canal was a massive undertaking, involving the excavation of mountains and valleys. The canal remained a vital source of water for Makkah for centuries, symbolizing Queen Zubaidah’s dedication to serving the pilgrims of Makkah.
