Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Al-Masjid an-Nabawi built?622 CE
2. What is the location?Medina, Saudi Arabia
3. What is the architectural style?Evolved through various Islamic periods, featuring Ottoman and Mamluk influences
4. Why is the Green Dome special?The Green Dome sits over Prophet Muhammad's tomb. It was originally white, painted green by an Ottoman Sultan, and shows where the Prophet is buried.
5. How many times has the mosque been expanded?The mosque has been expanded many times by different rulers, like Caliph Umar, the Umayyads, Abbasids, Mamluks, and Ottomans, adding rooms, minarets, and a dome.