Masjid al-Namirah

Masjid al-Namirah is a mosque on the plain of Arafat in Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia, associated with the pilgrimage rites of Hajj. It is one of the principal places where pilgrims assemble for prayers and sermons during the Hajj period.

During Hajj, very large numbers of pilgrims gather at the mosque area for the noon prayer and the sermon on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah. Outside of the Hajj period, the mosque sees far smaller numbers and serves the local pilgrim infrastructure.

The mosque occupies a site long associated with Arafat worship and pilgrimage rites; it has been rebuilt and expanded at various times to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims under modern Saudi administration. The site’s significance is tied to its location on the plain of Arafat.

Positioned on the plain of Arafat in Mecca Province, the mosque lies in the pilgrimage area east of the city of Mecca and immediately adjacent to Mount Arafat.

• Religious function: Located on the plain of Arafat near Mount Arafat and used as a central gathering place for Muslim pilgrims on the Day of Arafah during Hajj.

Masjid al-Namirah is on the plain of Arafat, east of Mecca. Access during Hajj is controlled and organized by pilgrimage authorities; outside of Hajj, access is subject to regional and security regulations.

• Visits are typically part of a Hajj itinerary; non-pilgrim access is limited and dictated by Saudi authorities.
• If present during Hajj, follow the pilgrim crowd flow and official signage; the mosque is a central point for the Friday and Hajj sermons.
• Photography during Hajj is sensitive - follow local regulations and respect pilgrims' privacy.