Masjid al-Qiblatain, Historic mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
The rectangular building features twin minarets, symmetrical domes, and a main prayer hall that follows traditional Islamic architectural principles.
Built in 623 CE by Sawad ibn Ghanam ibn Ka'ab, this mosque marks the location where Muslims changed their prayer direction from Jerusalem to Mecca.
The mosque represents a fundamental shift in Islamic practices, containing two prayer niches that symbolize both the original and current direction of prayer.
Located on Khalid ibn al-Walid Road in northwest Medina, the mosque accommodates 2,000 worshippers and includes dedicated ablution facilities.
During the 1988 renovation under King Fahd's reign, the original prayer niche facing Jerusalem was removed, leaving only the one directed toward Mecca.
Location: Medina
Capacity: 2000
GPS coordinates: 24.48410,39.57890
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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