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Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud

Located north of Medina, Mount Uhud is a natural landmark measuring approximately 1,077 meters in height and 7.5 kilometers in length. Travelers visit this site primarily for its historical significance as the location of the Battle of Uhud in 625, fought between the forces of Muhammad and those from Mecca.

Getting There

The mountain is accessible from the Medina city center via taxi or ride-sharing services. The drive typically takes 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to explore the site and the surrounding historical areas.

Planning Your Visit

To avoid extreme heat, visit during the cooler winter months or in the early morning and late afternoon. The site can become crowded during peak religious pilgrimage seasons.

Nearby Attractions

The location can be combined with other nearby historical and religious sites:

  • Fas'h Mosque: 1.9 km
  • Sayyid Ash-Shuhada Mosque: 2.4 km
  • Al Romat Mountain: 2.5 km
  • Bani Haritsah Mosque: 3.7 km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Fas'h mosque

Temples & religious sites

Fas'h mosque

A small mosque tucked beneath a cave at the foot of Mount Uhud in Medina, said to be where the Prophet Muhammad prayed after a battle. Only part of a wall remains today, protected by an iron fence as a trace of history.

1.9 km away
Sayyid Ash-Shuhada Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Sayyid Ash-Shuhada Mosque

A mosque located north of Medina, near the site of the Battle of Uhud, where the Prophet Muhammad's forces clashed with the army of Mecca. It's a good place to explore alongside this landmark of Islamic history.

2.4 km away
Al Romat Mountain

Nature

Al Romat Mountain

Al Romat Mountain is a small hill near Mount Uhud, about 3 km north of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. It's where archers were stationed during the Battle of Uhud, marking a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

2.5 km away
Bani Haritsah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Bani Haritsah Mosque

A Sunni mosque in Medina, said to be where the Prophet Muhammad rested on his way back from the Battle of Uhud. Its name itself carries the meaning of 'resting place.'

3.7 km away
Al-Deraa Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Deraa Mosque

A historic mosque in Medina, located between the Prophet's Mosque and Mount Uhud. It's a fitting stop for anyone tracing the trail of Islamic history.

4.0 km away
As-Sajadah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

As-Sajadah Mosque

A Sunni mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, located 900 meters north of the Prophet's Mosque. Its location makes it a convenient stop alongside the Prophet's Mosque during pilgrimage.

5.0 km away