Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is one of the historical mosques in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It gained its fame after Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, (PBUH) performed the Eid prayer therein. It was attributed to the Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, after he led the Eid prayer in it, and thus it became known by his name.

The mosque is approximately three hundred m southwest of the Prophet's Mosque, south of al-Manakhah Neighborhood, near al-Hasan Bin Ali Street. It was built during the reign of the governor of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah at that time, Umar Bin Abdulaziz, between 706 and 711.

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque is known for its Islamic historical significance in al-Manakhah region, which was previously known as "Souq al-Madinah" and was a vast open space. It is narrated that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed the Eid prayer in various locations, and mosques were established at each site, later called "Eid prayer arenas or mosques." Historians suggest that the location of the mosque may have been the site of the house of Muhammad Bin Abdullah Bin Kathir Bin al-Salt.

During his governorship of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Caliph Umar Bin Abdulaziz renovated the mosques and places where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had prayed, including this mosque. It underwent various restoration and repair works until its construction by Sultan Mahmud II in 1838.

The mosque underwent restoration and repair during the Saudi state era, the last of which was in 2009, after al-Turath Charitable Foundation, supported by al- Manakha Development Company, took an interest in the mosque as part of al-Manakhah development project.

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque was built in the old Ottoman architectural style using carved black basalt stone. Its total area is about 280 m², accommodating approximately 150 worshippers. It has a square shape, and a large dome crowns the prayer hall. The mosque includes an outdoor courtyard located on the eastern side. Its cylindrical minaret, located on the northern side, is distinguished by its shape and old geometric carvings, featuring muqarnas and gypsum decorations. The minaret rises about 22.86 m above the ground, and the mosque has two entrances on the eastern side.