Overview
Masjid al-Ghamamah is a small historic mosque a short walk south-west of Masjid an-Nabawi, with a distinctive group of grey domes.
History
It stands in the area of the open prayer ground (musalla) where, according to historical sources, the Prophet ﷺ prayed the Eid prayers in his later years. The present building dates largely from the Ottoman period and has been restored in modern times.
The name
“Ghamamah” means “cloud”. It is popularly explained by a report that a cloud shaded the Prophet ﷺ while he prayed there for rain. This explanation is widely repeated, but its authenticity is not firmly established.
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Visiting information
The mosque is usually closed outside certain times but can be seen from the plaza near Masjid an-Nabawi.
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- Historical literature of Madinah on the Prophet's musalla
- Britannica: Medina — https://www.britannica.com/place/Medina-Saudi-Arabia
Historical reports sometimes differ; where they do, this page notes it. Please consult qualified scholars for religious rulings. Visiting rules and opening times are set by the Saudi authorities and may change.