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 center of the Muslim community where they could openly practice their religion.
You can either take a flight, taxi, bus or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you.
If you take a bus it takes 14 hours and 53 minutes and costs you 33.7398 SAR - 44.9864 SAR.
Flight from Riyadh takes 2 hours and costs you 641.057 SAR - 44.9864 SAR.
If you drive from Riyadh to Prophet's Mosque Building, it takes 8hours and 32minutes.
Sunday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Monday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Friday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m
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