Visiting zone

Uhud Area

The site of the Battle of Uhud, Mount Uhud, the Martyrs Cemetery, and surrounding mosques in the northern part of Madinah.

Estimated visiting time: 2-3 hours

Suggested visiting order

Sites in this zone

7 sites

Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud is a majestic red-hued mountain range stretching across the northern horizon of Madinah, standing as one of the most recognizable landmarks of the city. It rises approximately 1,077 meters above sea level and its distinctive reddish-brown rock formations create a striking contrast against the desert landscape. The mountain holds a place of deep affection in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.

5 km

Uhud Martyrs Cemetery

The Uhud Martyrs Cemetery is a sacred burial ground at the foot of Mount Uhud, containing the graves of the seventy companions who were martyred during the Battle of Uhud. The cemetery is enclosed by a low wall and is marked by a simple, dignified entrance. Visiting this site evokes a profound sense of sacrifice, courage, and devotion to the early Muslim cause.

5 km

Jabal Rumah

Jabal Rumah, the Mount of the Archers, is a small hill located adjacent to the main Uhud battlefield site. Despite its modest height, this unassuming mound played a decisive role in one of Islam's most important battles. A marker and sign at the site help visitors identify the exact location where the archers were stationed.

4.5 km

Masjid al-Fash

Located approximately 4.5km north of Masjid Nabawi, at the foot of Mount Uhud. The Prophet (peace be upon him) offered Dhuhr prayer here on the day of the Battle of Uhud.

3 km

Masjid al-Mustarah

Masjid al-Mustarah, the Mosque of Rest, is situated on the return route from the battlefield of Uhud back toward the city center. It is a small mosque in a residential neighborhood north of Masjid Nabawi. The mosque's name evokes the image of weary warriors pausing to recover after an intense battle.

2 km

Masjid Shaikhain

Masjid Shaikhain is located on the road to Mount Uhud, north of Madinah's city center. It marks a pivotal moment in the preparations for one of the most significant battles in Islamic history. The mosque sits in an area that has witnessed rapid urban development but retains its historical identity.

2.5 km

Jameh Sayyed ash-Shuhada

Large modern mosque adjacent to the Uhud Martyrs' Cemetery. Named in honor of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (RA), the "Master of the Martyrs." Serves as the main prayer area for visitors to the Uhud complex.

6 km

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Uhud Area

7 stops · 1 day

2-3 hours

Day 1

Uhud Area

The site of the Battle of Uhud, Mount Uhud, the Martyrs Cemetery, and surrounding mosques in the northern part of Madinah.

  1. 1

    Masjid Shaikhain

    مسجد الشيخين

    Transliteration
    Masjid ash-Shaikhain
    Category
    Mosques
    From the Haram
    2.5 km
    Visit time
    15 min
    Map
    📍 Open in maphttps://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.488&mlon=39.61#map=16/24.488/39.61
  2. 2

    Masjid al-Mustarah

    مسجد المستراح

    Transliteration
    Masjid al-Mustarah
    Category
    Mosques
    From the Haram
    2 km
    Visit time
    10 min
    Map
    📍 Open in maphttps://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.485&mlon=39.611#map=16/24.485/39.611
  3. 3

    Masjid al-Fash

    مسجد الفسح

    Transliteration
    Masjid al-Fash
    Category
    Mosques
    From the Haram
    3 km
    Visit time
    15-30 min
    Map
    📍 Open in maphttps://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.498&mlon=39.61#map=16/24.498/39.61

Preview - the first 3 of 7 stops, in the real layout.