Abu Bakr Mosque
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StatusActive
LocationMadinah Regional Municipality, Al-Haram, Medina Province
| Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق | |
 The mosque in 2016 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Madinah Regional Municipality, Al-Haram, Medina Province |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
  Location of the mosque in Saudi Arabia | |
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| Geographic coordinates | 24°27′N 39°36′E / 24.450°N 39.600°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Ribbed-style |
| Founder | Umar II |
| Groundbreaking | 861 AH (1456/1457 CE) |
| Completed | 91 AH (709/710 CE) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Width | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Height (max) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 15 m (49 ft) |
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][2] Following the Prophet's passing, Abu Bakr continued to lead Eid prayers at this location during his caliphate, leading to the mosque being named after him.[3]
The small mosque has a somewhat square floorplan and a single minaret and dome.[1]
