Makkah Interactive Map

Landmarks

Masjid Al Bay’ah stands in a mountain pass of Thabīr Ghinā, about 450 meters from the Stone Pillar of al-ʿAqabah towards Makkah. It was named “al-Bayʿah” because it was built on the site where the Anṣār pledged allegiance to the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ in the thirteenth year of Prophethood, embracing Islam, promising support, and inviting him to make hijrah to Madīnah.

To commemorate this event, the Abbasid Khalifah Abū Jaʿfar al-Manṣūr built the masjid in 144 AH (761 CE) in the pass, also called the Mountain Pass of the Anṣār or the Pass of al-ʿAqabah. The masjid was later restored by the Abbasid Khalifah al-Manṣūr al-Mustanṣir in 625 AH (1227 CE), as recorded in two inscriptions—one fixed on its qiblah wall and the other on the southern wall. Further renovations were made in the 11th and 13th centuries AH. Following the expansion of the Stone Pillars area in 2007 CE (1428 AH), the masjid became visible after long being hidden within the pass.

The masjid was built in 144 AH (761 CE) by order of the Abbasid Khalifah Abū Jaʿfar al-Manṣūr and restored in 625 AH (1227 CE) by the Abbasid Khalifah al-Mustanṣir, as documented in inscriptions on the qiblah and southern walls, with further renovations in the 11th and 13th centuries AH.

Rectangular in form, it measures about 25 by 15 meters, covering 375 m². Constructed of stone, brick, and plaster, it features a prayer hall with a portico supported by four columns carrying five pointed arches, a qiblah wall with three arched niches, a central open courtyard, and two entrances to the north and south.

In the modern Saudi era, its historic fabric was carefully preserved and restored under the Prince Muḥammad bin Salmān Project for Historical Mosques.

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Tourist Trail

Embark on an enriching journey along the Al-Abdiyah Route, a comprehensive tour through some of Makkah’s most significant religious, historical, and cultural landmarks — a path that unveils the city’s enduring spiritual and civilizational legacy.

Your journey begins at the Islamic Manuscripts Museum, where ancient pages reveal the treasures of Islamic scholarship and heritage. Here, you can explore rare manuscripts that have preserved the intellectual history of the Muslim world for centuries.

Next, visit Namirah Mosque, one of the most prominent landmarks in the plains of Arafat, followed by Mount Arafah (Jabal Al-Rahmah) — a sacred site that stands as a symbol of mercy and devotion on one of the holiest days of Hajj.

Continue to the Ain Zubaidah Channel, a marvel of early Islamic engineering that supplied water to pilgrims throughout history.

The route then takes you to Majlis Al-Turath (The Heritage Council) and Atabah, where culture, art, and traditional Makkan hospitality come together in a vibrant expression of local identity.

Your exploration continues toward Mount Thawr (Jabal Thawr), home to the cave that played a vital role in the Prophet’s Hijrah (migration), a stop that evokes patience, faith, and resilience.

Next, visit the Umm Al-Qura University Museum, offering insight into the development of education and research in Makkah, before heading to Al-Khaif Mosque, one of Mina’s oldest and most revered mosques — where many prophets once prayed.

The route then leads you across the Jamarat Bridge, a symbol of Hajj’s rituals and devotion, and onward to Bay’ah Mosque, where the Ansar pledged allegiance to the Prophet (PBUH)— a lasting emblem of faith and unity.

Finally, conclude your journey at the Hira Cultural District, where knowledge and inspiration intertwine. Explore the Qur’an Museum and the Revelation Exhibition, immersing yourself in an experience that blends history, spirituality, and culture. The Al-Abdiyah Route offers a holistic experience that connects the sacred sites of the holy rituals with Makkah’s rich historical and cultural heritage, reflecting the city’s timeless spiritual essence.

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