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Al-Mualla Cemetery

مقبرة المعلاة · Jannat al-Mualla · Al-Ma’alah Cemetery

Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Ancient Makkah burial ground linked to the Prophet’s family and early Muslim history.

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About Al-Mualla Cemetery

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Also called Jannat al-Mualla, this cemetery lies near the historic central area and Al-Jinn Mosque. It contains burials associated with Makkah’s early Islamic community.

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Place TypeSacred Cemetery
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMakkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

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Historical Record

It is among the oldest recorded cemeteries in Makkah; its tombstones and funerary history have been studied.

Sacred Tradition

Muslim burial traditions identify Khadijah, wife of Muhammad, among those buried here.

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Last checked
October 15, 2026