New Riyaz ul Jannah (Rawdah) Visiting Hours Announced
Key Takeaways
- Elderly visitors allowed wheelchair access under regulations
- Rawdah visits limited to once every 365 days via permit
- Separate visiting hours established for men and women
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque has announced new visiting hours and regulations for Riyaz ul Jannah (Rawdah).
Visitors must now obtain permits through the Nusuk platform once every 365 days, with instant access available for those physically near the mosque.
The updated schedule establishes distinct time slots for male and female visitors.
- Men may access Rawdah from 2:00 AM until Fajr prayer, then from 11:20 AM until Isha prayer daily.
- Women’s hours begin after Fajr prayer until 11:00 AM, and resume after Isha prayer until 2:00 AM.
- On Fridays, men permitted from 2:00 AM until Fajr prayer, from 9:20 AM until 11:20 AM, and from after Friday prayer until Isha. Women may visit after Fajr prayer until 9:00 AM, and from after Isha prayer until 2:00 AM on Fridays.
Entry occurs exclusively through southern courtyards facing Gate 37 (Makkah Gate).
The presidency emphasized that elderly visitors may enter with wheelchairs according to specified regulations, ensuring accessibility while maintaining order during visits.
The 365-day permit rule applies regardless of entry method, though instant access remains available for those near the mosque through geolocation verification.
