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Abu Bakr Mosque

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Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictAl-Haram
ProvinceMedina Province (Saudi Arabia)
Location
MunicipalityMadinah Regional Municipality
CountrySaudi Arabia
Geographic coordinates24°27′N 39°36′E / 24.450°N 39.600°E / 24.450; 39.600
Architecture
StyleRibbed-style
FounderUmar II
Groundbreaking86 AH/705 CE
Completed91 AH/709 CE
Specifications
Length13 meters
Width6 meters
Height (max)12 meters
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height15 meters

The Abu Bakr Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أبي بكر الصديق, lit.'Mosque of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq') is one of the oldest mosques[1] 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.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Abu Bakr al-Siddique Mosque - Madain Project (En)".