Medina, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Mosque · Various · 7th Century - Present
Masjid an-Nabawi is a mosque established and originally built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, situated in the city of Medina in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. It was the third mosque built in the history of Islam and is now one of the largest mosques in the world.
Construction: 622 – Ongoing
Founder: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Key figures: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Significance: The second holiest site in Islam and the resting place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- 622: Built by Prophet Muhammad after Hijra
- 707: Expanded by Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I
- 1817: Green Dome built over the Prophet's tomb
Architectural styles: Islamic, Ottoman, Mamluk
Materials: Marble, Stone, Gold
- Green Dome: The dome situated above the tomb of the Prophet.
- Rawdah: The area between the Prophet's house and his pulpit, considered a garden of Paradise.
- Umbrellas: Giant convertible umbrellas in the courtyard.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Open year-round.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Fully accessible.
Official site: http://www.gph.gov.sa
Address: Al Haram, Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 24.4672, 39.6112