Mosque of Bani Haram, Medina

#25 among attractions in Medina

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Mosque of Bani Haram is one of the historic mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It stands in the area where the tribe of Bani Haram lived, and it was used as a base camp during the Battle of the Trench. It is also believed to be the place where the Islamic prophet Muhammad stopped by for prayer during digging of a trench before the battle. The house of Jabir ibn Abd Allah, one of Muhammad's companions, was located here, and several accounts of miracles are considered to be witnessed in his house. ()

Local name: مسجد بني حرامCoordinates: 24°28'23"N, 39°35'50"E

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Mosque of Bani Haram – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Green Dome, Al-Baqi', Masjid al-Qiblatayn.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mosque of Bani Haram?

Nearby attractions include Sela, Medina (5 min walk), The Seven Mosques, Medina (7 min walk), Al-Rayah Mosque, Medina (16 min walk), Abu Bakr Mosque, Medina (19 min walk).

How to get to Mosque of Bani Haram by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque of Bani Haram:

Bus

Al Aliyah Bus Station (16 min walk)
Al Azhery Bus Station (23 min walk)