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Prophet’s Mosque

Mosque

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The Prophet's Mosque is the second mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in Medina, after the Quba Mosque, as well as the second largest mosque and holiest site in Islam, after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, in the Saudi region of the Hejaz. Prophet’s Mosque is situated 200 metres southeast of Women’s Library - Gate 16.

Maqbara Al Baqeea

Cemetery

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Jannat al-Baqī is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery of Medina located in the Hejazi region of present-day Saudi Arabia. It is also known as Baqi al-Gharqad. Maqbara Al Baqeea is situated 760 metres southeast of Women’s Library - Gate 16.

Green Dome

Building

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The Green Dome is a green-coloured dome built above the tombs of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the first two Rashidun caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar. The dome was built above Aisha's house, where Muhammad is believed to have died and been buried. Green Dome is situated 310 metres southeast of Women’s Library - Gate 16.

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Medina

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Medina, officially known as Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, is a city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Commonly referred to as the "cradle of Islamic culture and civilisation", it is Islam's second holiest city.

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