Abu Bakr Mosque Explained

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque
Native Name:مسجد أبي بكر الصديق
Coordinates:24.45°N 75°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
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Municipality:Madinah Regional Municipality
District:Al-Haram
Province:Medina Province (Saudi Arabia)
Country:Saudi Arabia
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Architecture Style:Ribbed-style
Founded By:Umar II
Creator:Mahmud II
Groundbreaking:86 AH/705 CE
Year Completed:91 AH/709 CE
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Length:13 meters
Width:6 meters
Height Max:12 meters
Dome Quantity:1
Minaret Quantity:1
Minaret Height:15 meters
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The Abu Bakr Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أبي بكر الصديق|lit=Mosque of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq) is one of the oldest mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is located towards the south-west side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.[1]

It is being said that it was a site where Muhammad used to offer Eid prayers and the same tradition was continued by Abu Bakr after Muhammad's death.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abu Bakr al-Siddique Mosque - Madain Project (En) .