MASJED QUBA

An evening prayer to Allah at this massive religious site which is also the oldest and one of the largest mosques in the world is all one needs for a serene and rejuvenating escapade in their vacation. Masjid Quba had its first stones installed by Muhammad Prophet himself which makes this attraction stands out the most. Quba mosque is studded with humongous courtyards made up of white, red and black marbles, around 56 exemplary designed entrances.

Located in Medina's outlying environs, the Masjid Quba is one of the world’s oldest mosques. It is one of the most spectacular Medina tourist attractions whose first stones were placed by the Prophet himself upon his migration from Mecca city. It is believed to be the very first mosque in the world that has existed from the Holy Prophet’s time in the 7th century CE.

It is believed that the Prophet spent 14 days in this mosque, praying qasr ( small prayer), waiting for his son-in-law Ali to arrive in Medina. This mosque hosts large gatherings all through the year, hence worshippers and visitors frequent this mosque to offer the morning prayers.

Highlights

• Feel the power of prayers by indulging into a soul rejuvenating offering to the almighty at the World's oldest mosque.
• Quba mosque stands as a top-notch example of classic interiors like enthralling entrances, parallel minarets, humongous domes, marble adorned courtyards and prayer halls and administrative buildings.
• Take your time out to learn about the intriguing Quran writings on the walls of the mosque by interacting with the locals.
• The foundation stone of Quba mosque was laid by the Prophet himself which makes this religious attraction one of the highest visited mosques around the world.