Called as the Garden of Heaven, Raudhah is a tiny spot at An-Nabawi Mosque where all your prayers are most probably taken to heaven.
Opening hours
Always open
What to expect?
What to expect?
Raudhah is a spot inside Al Masjid An Nabawi which is always filled with a lot of people daily; be it night, morning, or afternoon. Situated between Prophet Muhammad’s tomb and the pulpit where he used to deliver a khutbah (sermons) during Friday prayers, this spot is believed as a garden in the heaven which Allah sent down to Earth. For that reasons, it is believed that praying in this spot will most probably be granted. There are also some mentions that doing prayers in Raudhah is 1,000 times better than in other places.
Different from other areas at Al Masjid An Nabawi, Raudhah is distinguished by a green carpet and six historic white pillars. Once your feet are no longer on the red carpet, it is Raudhah that you step on! Another thing that makes Raudhah different is its gold trimming and decoration, which make the area look more beautiful and elegant.
Once you get into Raudhah, you can expect to say your praying and wishes and perform prayers; be it absolute prayers, dhuha prayer (morning sunnah prayer), tahajud prayer (mid-night sunnah prayer), istikharah prayer (a prayer of guidance), or other ultimate prayers. However, you cannot take a long time to stay in this spot due to the long queue of millions of people who also expect to pray here.
In addition, before entering Raudhah, you will be grouped according to your races. This method may be more comforting for some people as they can talk with people sitting beside them in the same language and withoung being worried to get squished by people from bigger-body races. Since there are many people wishing to be there, you need to sit down and wait patiently for hours until the security guards open the white screen to let you come in. However, to reach this point, you will need to pass several queues, and an extreme dose of patient is absolutely needed.
Different from other areas at Al Masjid An Nabawi, Raudhah is distinguished by a green carpet and six historic white pillars. Once your feet are no longer on the red carpet, it is Raudhah that you step on! Another thing that makes Raudhah different is its gold trimming and decoration, which make the area look more beautiful and elegant.
Once you get into Raudhah, you can expect to say your praying and wishes and perform prayers; be it absolute prayers, dhuha prayer (morning sunnah prayer), tahajud prayer (mid-night sunnah prayer), istikharah prayer (a prayer of guidance), or other ultimate prayers. However, you cannot take a long time to stay in this spot due to the long queue of millions of people who also expect to pray here.
In addition, before entering Raudhah, you will be grouped according to your races. This method may be more comforting for some people as they can talk with people sitting beside them in the same language and withoung being worried to get squished by people from bigger-body races. Since there are many people wishing to be there, you need to sit down and wait patiently for hours until the security guards open the white screen to let you come in. However, to reach this point, you will need to pass several queues, and an extreme dose of patient is absolutely needed.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Handy small bag
- Plastic bag for your shoes
- Comfortable, simple shoes
- Modest clothing
- Water bottle
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Carpet
- Air conditioning
- Zam Zam Water
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Always bring your identity card with you wherever you go.
- Make sure you get into the right queue according to your nationality.
- As Raudhah is always crowded, please be mindful to not push other people and keep yourself from getting squished.
- Always take a minimum of two friends with you so you can take turn to pray and protect one another from being stepped on.
- It is recommended for women not to wander around by herself.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Thursday to Saturday is the busiest day in Nabawi Mosque as local people also come to the mosque during their weekend. It is recommended to visit Raudhah on Sunday to Wednesday.
- Please be mindful that non-Muslim visitors are strictly prohibited from entering Central Medina.
- Women travelling alone are not allowed to enter the country, unless they will be met by husband, sponsors, or male relatives.
- Males and females, unless family, are not allowed to mingle in public places. Women are required to dress modesty, ankle-length dresses with long sleeves and not pants, mostly covering body and hair.
- Medina has a hot desert climate. It can be colder than Mecca in winter and can be shorter.
- Cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in patients from Saudi Arabia continue to be reported to the World Health Organization. Please pay attention to the latest information and consult with your general practitioner about vaccinations and health issues before coming to Saudi Arabia.
What to expect?
What to expect?
Raudhah is a spot inside Al Masjid An Nabawi which is always filled with a lot of people daily; be it night, morning, or afternoon. Situated between Prophet Muhammad’s tomb and the pulpit where he used to deliver a khutbah (sermons) during Friday prayers, this spot is believed as a garden in the heaven which Allah sent down to Earth. For that reasons, it is believed that praying in this spot will most probably be granted. There are also some mentions that doing prayers in Raudhah is 1,000 times better than in other places.
Different from other areas at Al Masjid An Nabawi, Raudhah is distinguished by a green carpet and six historic white pillars. Once your feet are no longer on the red carpet, it is Raudhah that you step on! Another thing that makes Raudhah different is its gold trimming and decoration, which make the area look more beautiful and elegant.
Once you get into Raudhah, you can expect to say your praying and wishes and perform prayers; be it absolute prayers, dhuha prayer (morning sunnah prayer), tahajud prayer (mid-night sunnah prayer), istikharah prayer (a prayer of guidance), or other ultimate prayers. However, you cannot take a long time to stay in this spot due to the long queue of millions of people who also expect to pray here.
In addition, before entering Raudhah, you will be grouped according to your races. This method may be more comforting for some people as they can talk with people sitting beside them in the same language and withoung being worried to get squished by people from bigger-body races. Since there are many people wishing to be there, you need to sit down and wait patiently for hours until the security guards open the white screen to let you come in. However, to reach this point, you will need to pass several queues, and an extreme dose of patient is absolutely needed.
Different from other areas at Al Masjid An Nabawi, Raudhah is distinguished by a green carpet and six historic white pillars. Once your feet are no longer on the red carpet, it is Raudhah that you step on! Another thing that makes Raudhah different is its gold trimming and decoration, which make the area look more beautiful and elegant.
Once you get into Raudhah, you can expect to say your praying and wishes and perform prayers; be it absolute prayers, dhuha prayer (morning sunnah prayer), tahajud prayer (mid-night sunnah prayer), istikharah prayer (a prayer of guidance), or other ultimate prayers. However, you cannot take a long time to stay in this spot due to the long queue of millions of people who also expect to pray here.
In addition, before entering Raudhah, you will be grouped according to your races. This method may be more comforting for some people as they can talk with people sitting beside them in the same language and withoung being worried to get squished by people from bigger-body races. Since there are many people wishing to be there, you need to sit down and wait patiently for hours until the security guards open the white screen to let you come in. However, to reach this point, you will need to pass several queues, and an extreme dose of patient is absolutely needed.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Handy small bag
- Plastic bag for your shoes
- Comfortable, simple shoes
- Modest clothing
- Water bottle
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Carpet
- Air conditioning
- Zam Zam Water
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Always bring your identity card with you wherever you go.
- Make sure you get into the right queue according to your nationality.
- As Raudhah is always crowded, please be mindful to not push other people and keep yourself from getting squished.
- Always take a minimum of two friends with you so you can take turn to pray and protect one another from being stepped on.
- It is recommended for women not to wander around by herself.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Thursday to Saturday is the busiest day in Nabawi Mosque as local people also come to the mosque during their weekend. It is recommended to visit Raudhah on Sunday to Wednesday.
- Please be mindful that non-Muslim visitors are strictly prohibited from entering Central Medina.
- Women travelling alone are not allowed to enter the country, unless they will be met by husband, sponsors, or male relatives.
- Males and females, unless family, are not allowed to mingle in public places. Women are required to dress modesty, ankle-length dresses with long sleeves and not pants, mostly covering body and hair.
- Medina has a hot desert climate. It can be colder than Mecca in winter and can be shorter.
- Cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in patients from Saudi Arabia continue to be reported to the World Health Organization. Please pay attention to the latest information and consult with your general practitioner about vaccinations and health issues before coming to Saudi Arabia.
Called as the Garden of Heaven, Raudhah is a tiny spot at An-Nabawi Mosque where all your prayers are most probably taken to heaven.
Opening hours
Always open
