Ready-made plan
Medina destination pack
The Medina site covered by this guide: Jannat al-Baqi. A separate pack, not part of the Iraq route.
- Cities
- Medina
- Suggested length
- Flexible
A pack for the Medina site covered by this guide. It is a separate journey from the Iraq itineraries.
Medina
Jannat al-Baqi. Access rules for visitors change; follow official instructions on the day.
Stop 1: Jannat al-Baqi
مقبرة بقيع الغرقد
- The historic cemetery of Medina, beside the Prophet’s Mosque, where four of the Twelve Imams are buried. The domes that once stood over their graves were demolished in 1344 AH (1925–26 CE), and the graves are now marked only by low stones. Read the guide to Jannat al-Baqi
Before you go
- Durations are suggestions, not schedules. Crowds, especially during Muharram and Arbaeen, can change everything.
- Opening times, journey times and access rules are not included because they change. Check locally on the day.
- Follow shrine staff, police and posted entrance instructions.