MASJID AL GHAMAMAH

With a baffling history and colossal and intricate architecture, the mosque of Al-Ghamama is a very significant religious attraction in Medina and one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia as well. This beautiful mosque is the site where the Prophet offered his evening prayer in the year 631 and followed by which Saudi Arabia received a heavy rainfall post a drought.

Located 400 meters west of the Prophet’s Mosque, the Mosque-of Al-Ghamama is one of the oldest Medina tourist attractions that has many legendary stories associated with it. In the year 631, it was at this mosque’s site where the Prophet performed an Eid Prayer. Nowadays, it is one of Medina’s historical relics.

According to a story, some narrate that this mosque was called to be a cloud that blocked the sun from the Prophet as he offered Salat Al Istisqa (prayer for rains). This is a crucial ziyarat place and is also the same place where the clouds appeared immediately and began a heavy downpour. There is another story that mentions the mosque as Musalla Mosque because most of the Prophet's prayer for two feasts was in it.

Highlights

• The Mosque of Al-Ghamama is a significant religious attraction with a baffling history worth knowing on your vacation expedition.
• Learn how the Prophet offered his prayers here in 631, post which Saudi Arabia received a massive rainfall after years of drought, and delve deeper into such intriguing histories and tales as well.
• Take part in a soul rejuvenating evening prayer at this mosque and enjoy a serene, peaceful and relaxing ambiance.
• Admire the splendid architecture of this extravagant mosque adorned with intrinsic marble detailing, massive prayer halls, courtyards, enormous domes, Quran writings on the walls, and age old Islamic scriptures on display.