Jawatha Historic Mosque
Jawatha (near Al-Kilabiyah), Al-Hufuf, Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Islam
One of Arabia’s oldest mosques and an early Friday prayer site.
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Al-Baqi Cemetery
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Historic burial ground next to the Prophet’s Mosque.
Mount Uhud
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Mountain associated with the decisive Battle of Uhud.
Al-Ghamamah Mosque
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Historic Eid prayer mosque close to the Prophet’s Mosque.
Al-Jumu’ah Mosque
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Mosque commemorating the Prophet’s Friday prayer after arrival near Madinah.
Al-Fath Mosque (Seven Mosques)
Jabal Sela vicinity, Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Historic mosque overlooking the Battle of the Trench landscape.
Dhu al-Hulayfah Miqat Mosque
Dhu al-Hulayfah, Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Major miqat near Madinah for pilgrims entering ihram for Makkah.
Al-Qiblatayn Mosque
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Historic mosque known for the change in the direction of Muslim prayer.
Quba Mosque
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Historic mosque traditionally recognized as the first built in Islam.
Al-Rawdah al-Sharifah
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Revered prayer area between the Prophet’s former chamber and pulpit.
Prophet Muhammad’s Chamber and Tomb
Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Burial chamber of Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr and Umar in the Prophet’s Mosque.
Al-Khayf Mosque
Mina, Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia Islam
Important mosque at Mina associated with the Farewell Pilgrimage.