Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)
المسجد النبوي
The second holiest mosque in Islam, with the Prophet's tomb under a green dome, and giant electric parasols on the plaza that have become the city's emblem.
The Prophet's Mosque was founded by the Prophet Muhammad himself. Under the green dome lie the tombs of the Prophet and two caliphs. The Rawdah (the Garden of Paradise), between the tomb and the pulpit, is the most sought-after place of prayer for worshippers, and it requires a time-slot reservation through the Nusuk app. On the plaza, 250 electric parasols open at dawn and close at sunset, and at night the area is brightly lit. The mosque is open all day and free of charge. Non-Muslims may visit the area near the edge of the central sacred zone but may not enter the mosque itself. Modest dress is required.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mosque of Al-Ghamama
- Central Date Market
- Al-Baqi Cemetery (Jannat al-Baqi)
- Al-Ijabah Mosque
- Hejaz Railway Station Museum
- The Seven Mosques
- Al-Jumu'ah Mosque
- Quba Mosque