Exploring the Prophet's Mosque Courtyards

3 hours

Discover the most prominent historical monuments near the Prophet's Mosque, starting with Bayraha, through the place that witnessed the pledge of allegiance (bay'ah) to the first Caliph of Muslims. You will conclude your tour exploring the architecture of the Prophet's Mosque down the ages and visiting an exhibition that highlights important events in the life of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Walking tour
Child-friendly
Family-friendly
Unroofed
Mosques
Museums and galleries

Itinerary

Next Destination: Saqifat Bani Sa'idah

15 minutes

Saqifat Bani Sa'idah

The Saqifah was the locale of one of the most important political dialogues in Islam, which resulted in the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq as the Caliph of the Muslims. more

Next Destination: The Prophet's Eid prayer grounds

20 minutes

Al-Ghamamah Mosque

Today, it is 200 meters away from the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque. It was one of the Prophet's prayer grounds, to which he would go out to lead people in Eid and rain-invoking prayers. It embraces memories of the Prophet's life and the fragrant civilizational history of Muslims. more

Next Destination: Museum of the Prophet's Mosque Architecture

35 minutes

The Prophet's Mosque Museum

Visitors sense the greatness of the Prophet's Mosque and the attention given to it by Muslim rulers who have competed in serving mosque visitors and employing the best styles of Islamic architecture. more

Next Destination: The International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet's Biography