Mosque of Al-Ghamama

The mosque includes five domed entrances supported by pointed arches and contains a prayer hall measuring thirty meters in length and fifteen meters in width.

Built during Omar ibn Abdul Aziz's governance between 86-93 AH, the mosque marks the location where Prophet Muhammad conducted Eid and rain prayers in 631 CE.

The mosque received its name Al-Ghamama, meaning cloud in Arabic, referring to an event where clouds shielded the sun during a prayer for rain.

Located 500 meters from Bab Al-Salam gate in the southwestern direction of the Prophet's Mosque, the structure contains two main sections for entrance and prayers.

The exterior walls feature black basalt stones contrasting with white-painted domes, creating a distinctive pattern through the arrangement of dark arches and light surfaces.

Location: Medina

GPS coordinates: 24.46583,39.60694

Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29