The Prophet’s Mosque, or Al-Masjid an-Nabawī, in Medina, gets its name because it was built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Built in the 7th century, it is one of the world’s largest mosques and the second-holiest site in Islam. The building was originally constructed as an open-air mosque. It was the first building to get electric lights in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the mosque’s best-known features is the Green Dome, built over the prophet’s grave and his family and friends. There is an empty tomb reserved for Jesus, with the belief that he will eventually be buried there.
There are two mihrabs in the mosque. They are built into the walls so Muslims praying will know which way to face. The minbar where the imam delivers his sermons is really something to see. It is a narrow tamarisk wood block with its own set of stairs and a marble dome over it. If you visit during the right time of day you can also catch the muezzin calling the Muslims to prayer from one of the ten minarets.
Because of the prophet Muhammad, many Muslims performing the Hajj visit the Prophet’s Mosque. It became the centre of the Muslim community where they could openly practice their religion.
Wondering how can you reach Al-Masjid a Nabawi, well you can either take a flight, bus, train, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you.
A flight from Riyadh takes 2 hours, which costs you 641.057 SAR - 2,294.31 SAR.
If you take a bus it takes 14 hours and 52 minutes and costs you 236.179 SAR - 352.394 SAR.
If you drive from Riyadh to Al-Masjid a-Nabawi it takes 8 hours 33 minutes.
Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Monday: Open 24 hours.
Tuesday: Open 24 hours.
Wednesday: Open 24 hours.
Thursday: Open 24 hours.
Friday: Open 24 hours.
Saturday: Open 24 hours.
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