Al-Deraa Mosque

Al-Deraa Mosque is a historic mosque located in Medina, between the Prophet’s Mosque and Mount Uhud in Saudi Arabia.

Name

It was called Al-Dira’ Mosque because the Prophet removed his armor there when he set out for the Battle of Uhud.
It is also known by other names, including: Masjid Al-Shaykhayn, Masjid Al-Bada’i, and Masjid Al-‘Adwah.

History

It is an ancient mosque that dates back to the era of the Prophet.
In 2024, it was restored by the concerned authorities in preparation for receiving visitors.

Significance

The Prophet prayed inside it the Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers, then spent the night there. He then prayed Fajr and headed toward Mount Uhud.