Muslim pilgrims visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi known in English as the Prophet's Mosque in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

It is the second mosque built in the holy city, after Quba Mosque, and is the second largest mosque and second holiest site in Islam, both titles ranking after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

It is generally open regardless of date or time, and has only been closed to visitors once in modern times, as Ramadan approached during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Medina- 17 July 2022. Muslims visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi after completing the hajj pilgrimage, in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophetic Mosque), known in English as the Prophet's Mosque, is a mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. It was the second mosque built by Muhammad in Medina, after Quba Mosque, and is the second largest mosque and second holiest site in Islam, both titles ranking after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. It is generally open regardless of date or time, and has only been closed to visitors once in modern times, as Ramadan approached during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.


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