Mosque of Al-Ghamama
مسجد الغمامة
An ancient mosque southwest of the Prophet's Mosque, where tradition says clouds shaded the Prophet during a rain prayer.
Al-Ghamama Mosque is about 500 meters from the Prophet's Mosque. Tradition says the Prophet held Eid and rain prayers here in the open air, and clouds appeared overhead during the prayers, hence the name 'Ghamama' (cloud). The current building dates from the Ottoman period. Its gray stone domes contrast with the modern buildings around it, and the interior is simple and austere. It is within walking distance and a good stop while strolling around the Prophet's Mosque.
Opening hours
Hours vary
Nearby sights
- Central Date Market
- Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)
- Hejaz Railway Station Museum
- Al-Baqi Cemetery (Jannat al-Baqi)
- Al-Ijabah Mosque
- The Seven Mosques
- Al-Jumu'ah Mosque
- Quba Mosque