Madinahالمدينة المنورة
The city that welcomed the Prophet after the Hijrah, with the Prophet's Mosque open day and night, a pedestrian-friendly centre and Quba Mosque a short ride away.
Muslim travel at a glance
Halal Food
High
Saudi Arabia's food authority requires halal certificates for imported meat and poultry across the Kingdom, and Visit Saudi says many restaurants cluster in Madinah's central zone. We found no Madinah-specific food source.
Prayer Spaces
High
The Prophet's Mosque is listed by Visit Saudi as open daily from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's landmarks guide lists the Prophet's Mosque, Quba Mosque and the Mosque of the Two Qiblahs.
Muslim Community
High
Visit Saudi says Madinah holds deep spiritual and historical importance for Muslims, shaping the pace and purpose of every visit, and that parts of Medina are accessible only to Muslims.
Treatment & Hospitality
High
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah runs a free permit service for citizens, residents and visitors to book a visit to the Rawdah Sharif, and Visit Saudi describes an organised public transport network to the central mosque district.
Modest Dress & Hijab
High
Modest dress is required in public places by the Public Decorum Charter, and mosques ask visitors to remove shoes and women to cover their hair.
Ramadan Observance
High
Visit Saudi advises staying near the Prophet's Mosque when travelling during Ramadan or busy Umrah seasons, and the authority that cares for the two mosques announced readiness to receive visitors in Ramadan 1445.
Eat
Where to Eat
Saudi Arabia's food authority requires every imported shipment of meat and poultry to carry a halal certificate proving that slaughter took place in a licensed slaughterhouse according to Islamic law. Visit Saudi says the central zone around the Prophet's Mosque is pedestrian-friendly, with many key services, restaurants and hotels clustered nearby.
Pray
Where to Pray
The Prophet's Mosque is listed by Visit Saudi as open daily from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's guide to the landmarks of Medina lists the Prophet's Mosque, Quba Mosque, Quba Boulevard and the Mosque of the Two Qiblahs among its highlights, in 20 languages.
Wander
Neighbourhoods
Visit Saudi says hotels surrounding the Prophet's Mosque are the preferred option for many visitors, particularly those focused on daily prayers and short stays, and that accommodation slightly farther away suits longer stays and families, with quieter surroundings.
The Prophet's Mosque
Al Masjid an Nabawi, open daily from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Quba Mosque
Listed with Quba Boulevard in the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's guide to the landmarks of Medina.
People
Muslim Community
Madinah holds deep spiritual and historical importance for Muslims, shaping the pace and purpose of every visit, according to Visit Saudi, which also says that Makkah and parts of Medina are accessible only to Muslims.
Ramadan
Ramadan in the City
Visit Saudi says hotels near the Prophet's Mosque suit travel during Ramadan or busy Umrah seasons, because staying nearby gives easier access to the mosque throughout the day. In March 2024 the authority that cares for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said it was ready to receive visitors during Ramadan 1445.
Before you go
Practical Tips
Visiting the Rawdah Sharif needs an appointment. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's e-service, free for citizens, residents, visitors and GCC citizens, books a date and time slot through the Nusuk platform. Visit Saudi describes an organised public transport network that connects residential areas with the central mosque district, and says walking is best in early mornings or evenings.
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