Khalid Al-Jabri

Okaz/Saudi Gazette

MADINAH — Women can visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between Prophet Muhammad’s grave and his pulpit) three times a day, said Abdulwahid Al-Hatab, spokesman for Agency of Prophet’s Mosque Affairs. The first period begins from sunup until before Dhuhur prayer while the second period starts after Dhuhur and ends around Asr prayer. The third period begins after Isha prayer and continues until 12 midnight. Women can take the eastern ladies’ section, which has pathways for entrance and exit strictly for women and their safety.



Women, Saudi and non-Saudi, should follow the rules of visitation and never go in the opposite direction of the flow. They should not bring personal stuff and shoes to Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah as the place barely accommodates visitors. Keeping quiet and not bringing food or taking photographs is very important. No books or booklets will be allowed without official approval, Al-Hatab said.