Al-Baqi cemetery
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Al-Baqi Cemetery, southeast of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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VISITOR INFORMATION
This is a sacred active cemetery next to the Prophet’s Mosque. Access practices and gender restrictions can change; do not present a particular unmarked plot as Aisha’s confirmed grave.
Public visiting hours and eligibility could not be verified from an official current schedule. Confirm locally before attempting entry.
Consider November–February for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE
About Al-Baqi cemetery
Aisha bint Abi Bakr is traditionally counted among the wives of the Prophet Muhammad buried at Al-Baqi cemetery; no reliably identified individual marker is presented.
Saudi municipal authorities oversee the active cemetery and its grounds.
History happened here at Al-Baqi cemetery
Al-Baqi has served as Medina’s principal burial ground since the early Islamic period.
The cemetery contains many early Muslim burials, including the Prophet’s wives except Khadijah and Maymunah, according to Saudi heritage guidance.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Aisha
EXTERNAL LINKS
Saudipedia, location and early burials: https://saudipedia.com/en/al-baqi-cemetery
Saudipedia, cemetery administration: https://saudipedia.com/en/cemeteries-in-saudi-arabia
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/W65541621