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Saudi Arabia Sets New Visiting Hours and Permit Rules for the Prophet’s Roza at Masjid al-Nabawi

Officials say the changes aim to manage crowds, enhancing pilgrims’ worship experience.

Overview

  • Men may visit on regular days from 2:00 am until Fajr and from 11:20 am until Isha, with Friday access from 2:00 am to Fajr, 9:20 am to 11:20 am, and after Jummah until Isha.
  • Women may visit on regular days from after Fajr until 11:00 am and from after Isha until 2:00 am, with Friday access from after Fajr until 9:00 am.
  • Permits are mandatory via the Nusuk platform, with standard bookings limited to once every 365 days and an Instant Track option for worshippers near the mosque.
  • Entry is routed through the southern courtyards in front of Makkah Gate 37, and elderly visitors may enter using a manual wheelchair.
  • The schedule also governs voluntary prayers in Riazul Jannah as part of measures to regulate access and improve the on-site experience.