Open umbrella-shaped canopies in the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque, under a blue sky.

Prophet's Mosque

The religious center of Medina, the Prophet's Mosque houses the chamber where Muhammad is buried; access to the complex and its immediate surroundings is restricted to Muslims.

  • Religion and architecture
  • Suggested time:1 to 2 hours, not counting prayers
  • Area:Central Medina

About Prophet's Mosque

The minarets of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi draw the eye to the religious center. The complex grew from the mosque built by Muhammad after he arrived in Medina and incorporates the chamber where he is buried. The visit follows the function of worship.

Only Muslims should include the entrance; everyone else also avoids the immediate surroundings and the courtyards. The Rawdah is booked through Nusuk and is not the same as access to the Prophet's burial chamber.

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  • In the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque, the large canopies cast the shade; access here is also restricted to Muslims.Photo: GLady · Licença Pixabay · original

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