Mosque of Al-Saqiya, Medina

Name: Mosque of Al-Saqiya
Address: Medina, Saudi Arabia

#19 among attractions in Medina

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Mosque of Al-Saqiya is a mosque located in Medina, Saudi Arabia inside the current Anbariya train station. The mosque was built on the dome of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad when he went out for the Battle of Badr, and this is considered to be the place where verse Quran 8:7 was descended. There are accounts in Hadith of the prophet performing ablution with the water of Suqya well located near here before he sets out for the battle, and the water from the well was also drawn to drink. It is also being told that Umar lead the Istiqlaa prayer here by the request of Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 24°27'41"N, 39°36'2"E

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Mosque of Al-Saqiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Green Dome, Al-Baqi', Hejaz Railway Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mosque of Al-Saqiya?

Nearby attractions include Hejaz Railway Museum, Medina (2 min walk), Al-Madinah Museum, Medina (2 min walk), Anbariya Mosque, Medina (2 min walk), Abu Bakr Mosque, Medina (13 min walk).

How to get to Mosque of Al-Saqiya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque of Al-Saqiya:

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Al Aliyah Bus Station (13 min walk)
Saptco Vip Express (16 min walk)