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Hijaz & the Arabian Peninsula
Masjid al-Qiblatayn
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
A witness to a pivotal moment: where the Prophet ﷺ was commanded mid-prayer to turn from Jerusalem to the Kaaba. The old mihrab in its southern wall was closed and the new one built.
Story & history
The mosque remained a witness to the moment the qibla changed; its modern expansions preserved the old mihrab in its wall so visitors can read the story themselves.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- Two historic mihrabs in its wall
- On the western hill of Madinah
- Includes a small visitor museum
Visiting tip
Usually combined with Quba in a morning tour of Madinah.