Riyazul Jannah ยท Masjid Nabawi ยท Madinah

Rawdah Madina โ€” Your Complete Visitor’s Guide

Everything you need to book your Rawdah permit, understand the timing and prepare for the most blessed space on earth.

Rawdah Visit Guide

“What is between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise.” โ€” Sahih al-Bukhari 1196

Book Nusuk Permit
Tawakalna App
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Timing

Men & Women Schedule

Booking

Nusuk App Guide

Rules

What to do & Avoid

Location

Gates & Directions

Visiting timings

  • Men

Sat โ€“ Thu

Fajr โ€“ 9:00 AM ยท After Isha

Friday

2 AM โ€“ Fajr ยท 9:20โ€“11:20 ยท After Jumu’ah

Entry gate

Gate 37 or Gate 1
  • Women

Sat โ€“ Thu

2:00 AM โ€“ Fajr ยท 9:20โ€“11:20 AM

Friday

After Fajr โ€“ 9 AM ยท After Isha โ€“ 2 AM

Entry gate

Gate 25 or Gate 37
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How to book your permit?

Nusuk App

Official Hajj & Umrah platform by the Saudi Ministry. Required if you travelled on a Hajj or Umrah visa.

Android iOS

Read More about Nusuk App

Tawakalna App

Saudi health & identity platform. It also works for Hajj & Umra Pilgrims.

Android iOS

Read More about Tawakalna App

Step by Step booking (Both Apps)

  • Download Nusuk/Tawakalna app โ†’ create an account
  • Go to “Praying in the Noble Rawdah” section
  • Check for open slots (new slots open Thursdays/Fridays)
  • Book your slot and save the QR code permit
  • Show QR code at the Rawdah entry gate on arrival

Slots showing as unavailable?

  • New slots are released every Thursday and Friday โ€” check early morning (around Fajr time)
  • Slots open 1โ€“2 weeks in advance; don’t try to book further ahead
  • If Nusuk shows no slots, try Tawakalna โ€” they sometimes update at different times
  • Before 1-year rule applied โ€” you cannot rebook within 1 year of a previous visit
  • Ramadan and Hajj season: slots fill within minutes of release โ€” set a reminder
  • Try to book your slot when you are near Rawdah Sharifa, there is a higher chance that you will be able to book multiple visits.
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Rules & etiquette

Permit required

Valid QR code from Nusuk or Tawakalna

15โ€“20 min limit

Prepare your dua before entering

Avoid photos

Maintain the sanctity inside

Dress code

Men: thobe ยท Women: abaya & hijab

Accessible

Wheelchairs allowed, elderly welcome

Stay calm

No rushing, speak in low voice

Frequently asked questions

Use Nusuk if you entered Saudi Arabia on a Hajj or Umrah visa. But , if Nusuk is not helping to show empty slots then use Tawakalna. The Rawdah permit on Tawakalna will also appear in Nusuk.

Use Tawakalna if you are a Saudi resident, GCC national, or on a tourist/family/business visa. Both apps access the same permit system โ€” the slot you get is identical.

You will be able to see new slots whenever you are near the Rawdah Sharifah. Also, new slots are released every Thursday and Friday, usually early morning around Fajr time in Madinah (UTC+3). Slots only appear 1โ€“2 weeks ahead โ€” searching too far in advance shows nothing. During Ramadan and Hajj season slots fill within minutes of release, so set a reminder for release time.

Before there was once a year rule โ€” once you have visited, you cannot book another permit. This was applied per passport/ID registered in the app. Now, you can do as many visits as you want.

Children under a certain age (typically under 10) may enter with a parent holding a valid permit. Each adult with a permit may bring one young child. Older children require their own permit booked on their own ID.

No โ€” the permit is completely free. There is no charge to book or enter the Rawdah. Both Nusuk and Tawakalna are free apps. Anyone telling you otherwise is incorrect.

Prepare your personal duas before entering as time is limited. Begin with salawat upon the Prophet ๏ทบ, then make sincere dua in any language. The Prophet ๏ทบ said: “Make dua with certainty that it will be answered.” Duas for forgiveness, health, guidance, and family are most commonly recited here. Click here for a complete guide

Greyed out dates mean no slots are available for those days yet. They will activate when new slots are released. It can also mean you are not near the Rawdah sharifa.