Al-Baqi Cemetery

Jannat al-Baqi — the cemetery of Madinah beside the mosque, resting place of thousands of the Prophet's ﷺ family and Companions.

• Where: about 530 m from Masjid an-Nabawi in a straight line, on its east side (24.46699, 39.61648)
• City: Madinah

History

Al-Baqi lies just east of the Prophet's Mosque. The Prophet ﷺ chose it as the burial ground of the Muslims of Madinah and would visit it at night to pray for those buried there. Uthman ibn Affan, the Prophet's wives (except Khadijah, buried in Makkah), his son Ibrahim, his daughters, his grandson Hasan ibn Ali, his uncle Abbas, his wet-nurse Halimah and the scholar Imam Malik all lie here, among some ten thousand Companions.

The domed mausoleums built over some graves were removed in 1925; today the cemetery is an open ground of simple mounds and stone markers, enclosed by a wall, with a viewing platform along the mosque side.

What to do there

• Enter (men, at the opening hours after Fajr and Asr), say the greeting of the graves, and make dua for those buried there.
• Walk quietly; do not step on graves or pick anything up.

Tips for pilgrims

• Entry (men only) is through the main gate on the west wall, facing the mosque's east plaza — the map routes there. Leave the mosque by Bab al-Baqi (gate 41) or the gates beside it.
• The gate opens for a short time after Fajr and after Asr (about 30–90 minutes after the adhan); the staff decide, and it can close early when crowded.
• Women may make dua from outside the wall; entry is currently for men only.
• No photos or videos inside; do not sit on, touch or step over graves.
• Hats and umbrellas help: the ground is open and hot after Asr.

Nearby places

• Al-Baqi main gate — 310 m away
• Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (Green Dome) — 510 m away
• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — 570 m away
• Masjid al-Ghamamah — 970 m away

Sources

• Wikipedia: Al-Baqi Cemetery

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-10-15. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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