Abu Bakr Mosque
| Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Al-Haram |
| Province | Medina Province (Saudi Arabia) |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Madinah Regional Municipality |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°27′N 39°36′E / 24.450°N 39.600°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Ribbed-style |
| Founder | Umar II |
| Groundbreaking | 86 AH/705 CE |
| Completed | 91 AH/709 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 13 meters |
| Width | 6 meters |
| Height (max) | 12 meters |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 15 meters |
The Abu Bakr Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أبي بكر الصديق, lit. 'Mosque of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq') is one of the oldest mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is located towards the south-west side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
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. 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.
The small mosque has a somewhat square floorplan and a single minarate and dome.