Much like many of the cities in the Hejazi region, the city of Ta'if had an older name: Wajj (وَجّ). This was also the name of the Valley of Wajj, a significant valley within Arabian and Islamic … See more

The entirety of the Ta'if governorate is situated on a raised valley surrounded by the Hejaz Mountains (part of the Sarat mountains) … See more

Arts
The Souk 'Okaz, one of the best known pre-Islamic souks, was not only a market, but in many ways, … See more

Tribes
The historically well-known tribe of Thaqif still lives in and around the city of Ta'if. 'Utaibah is another Adnani tribe which still lives in Ta'if. See more

In the 6th century A.D., the city of Ta'if was dominated by the Thaqif tribe, which still lives in and around the city of Ta'if today. It has been suggested that Jewish tribes who were displaced in … See more

Historically, Ta'if's economy depended on agriculture and the cultivation of roses, which were traded throughout Central Asia and See more

Education
In 2004 Taif University was established which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges and 16 faculties. It … See more