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Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) at a glance

Bab al-Hijrah, also called the Gate of Migration, is Gate 4 in the southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion of Masjid an-Nabawi.

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Nearest:One Inn Hotel Fully Renovated· 310 m

Private Suite in Taiba Makarim Suites

570 m · about 8 min walk to Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) · Medina
Free ParkingOn-site parkingFree Wi-Fi
10.0Superb2 reviews
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Al Jawharah Suite

595 m · about 8 min walk to Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) · Medina
Free ParkingOn-site parkingFamily Rooms
7.0Good2 reviews
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Abraj Alam Al Nujum Al Funduqia

1350 m · about 18 min walk to Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) · Medina
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About Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4)

Gate number
Gate 4
Side of the mosque
Southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion
Named after
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Hijrah
Places to stay within 300 m
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About Bab al-Hijrah

Bab al-Hijrah is also known as the Gate of Migration. It is Gate 4, in the southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion. The name commemorates the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Hijrah from Mecca to Medina. The gate’s name and location distinguish it within Masjid an-Nabawi.

Bab al-Hijrah’s position

Bab al-Hijrah sits in the southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion of Masjid an-Nabawi. Bab al-Rahmah, Gate 3, is named as a nearby gate. The map positions place Gate 3 close to Bab al-Hijrah, with Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Gate 2, and Bab al-Salam, Gate 1, also nearby.

Nearby gates from Gate 4

Distances are straight-line map distances. Bab al-Rahmah, Gate 3, is about 16 m from Bab al-Hijrah. Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Gate 2, is about 34 m away, and Bab al-Salam, Gate 1, is about 48 m away. Bab Quba, Gate 5, is about 66 m away. The neighbouring gate numbers run from 1 to 5 around this group.

Stays near Bab al-Hijrah

The listings on this site show 24 places to stay within 300 m of Bab al-Hijrah, including 4 hotels. They show 72 places to stay within 500 m, and 11 stays within 800 m have this gate as their nearest gate.

Gate facts checked on 23 October 2026. Hotel numbers come from the places to stay listed on this site.

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Bab al-Hijrah and the Meaning of Migration

A name recalling the Hijrah

Bab al-Hijrah means “Gate of Migration.” Its name recalls the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ from Mecca to Madinah, a defining event in the history of Islam. For visitors arriving for salah or ziyarat, the name offers a connection to that story as they enter the masjid. The gate is also known as the Gate of Migration and is numbered Gate 4. Its meaning belongs to the wider story of the Prophet ﷺ and the early Muslim community, rather than describing a particular service at the entrance.

On the southern wall

The gate stands on the southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion of Masjid an-Nabawi. Bab al-Rahmah (Gate 3) is its closest named neighbour, with Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Gate 2) and Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) also nearby. The listings on this site show stays in the Central Haram district within 300 metres of the gate. Masjid al-Ghamama and Jannat al-Baqi are among the nearby places in Madinah; Anbariya Mosque is farther away. Distances to these sites are measured in a straight line.

Entry and visit arrangements

The Masjid an-Nabawi is open around the clock, and entry to the masjid does not require a permit. Access arrangements change, so follow the Haram's signs and staff. Wheelchairs are available at Bab al-Hijrah. The Rawdah is inside the masjid, between the Prophet’s ﷺ chamber and his pulpit. A Nusuk appointment is needed to visit the Rawdah; check the Nusuk app. The masjid has separate prayer areas for men and women. These general arrangements apply to the mosque, rather than describing a separate Rawdah entrance at this gate.

Allow time after salah

The mosque’s gates can be busy at peak times after salah as worshippers leave. Allow extra time around your visit, particularly if you are meeting others or making your way back to nearby accommodation. If the gate area is crowded, follow the Haram's signs and staff directions rather than trying to move against the flow. During Ramadan’s last ten nights and the post-Hajj season, crowds at the mosque can also be dense. These are mosque-wide patterns, not a schedule for Bab al-Hijrah.

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Hotels nearest Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4)

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Which places to stay here have free parking?

71 of them list free parking, for example Al Madina Golden Hotel, Golden Tulip Al Shakreen, New Madina Hotel By IHG.

Which place to stay is closest to Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4)?

Madinah Manazeli Hotel, about 330 m away.

What is the number of Bab al-Hijrah?

Bab al-Hijrah is Gate 4 at Masjid an-Nabawi. Its name means Gate of Migration and commemorates the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Hijrah from Mecca to Medina.

Which side is Bab al-Hijrah on?

Bab al-Hijrah is in the southern wall of the Second Saudi Expansion of Masjid an-Nabawi.

What gates are near Gate 4?

Bab al-Rahmah, Gate 3, is about 16 m from Bab al-Hijrah in a straight line. Bab Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Gate 2, and Bab al-Salam, Gate 1, are also nearby on the map.

How many stays are close to Bab al-Hijrah?

The listings on this site show 24 places to stay within 300 m, including 4 hotels. The listings show 72 places to stay within 500 m of Bab al-Hijrah.

How does Gate 4 differ from Gate 3?

Bab al-Hijrah is Gate 4, and its name commemorates the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Hijrah. Bab al-Rahmah is Gate 3 and is named as a nearby gate; the map places it about 16 m from Gate 4 in a straight line.

Are there any booking fees?

No. We charge no booking fees. Hotel taxes and any charges set by the property are separate.

Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4) at a glance

places to stay within 500 m
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places to stay within 1 km
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rated 4 stars or more
36
with free parking
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Nearest:One Inn Hotel Fully Renovated· 310 m

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Bab al-Hijrah in the Saudi Era

Bab al-Hijrah is a gate of the Saudi era, rather than one of the early doors, and one gate list places it in the southern wall of the King Fahd expansion beside Bab al-Rahmah. Its name means Gate of Migration and recalls the Prophet’s ﷺ Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. Bab al-Hijrah is entrance 4; the Madinah Encyclopedia lists it with two doors, while a Saudi newspaper list after the second Saudi expansion names them 4A and 4B.

King Fahd bin Abdulaziz (may Allah have mercy on him) laid the foundation stone of the second Saudi expansion on 2 November 1984 (1405 AH), and the expansion was completed in 1414 AH (1993–94 CE). A new building of 82,000 square metres surrounds the older mosque on the north, east and west; the mosque itself measures about 98,500 square metres. The King Fahd expansion has seven principal entrances on the north, east and west sides, and two more main entrances on the south side, each with three adjoining doors.

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Gates next to Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4)

Where the gates are

Where the gates are: Bab al-Hijrah (Gate 4)Aerial view of Masjid an-Nabawi from the south-south-west with the numbered gates. The Green Dome stands over the Prophet's chamber; the Qibla is to the south.123457–910–1112–1416–17181920–222324–2628–3031–3233–353738394041
  • Gate (tap to open its page)
  • This gate
  • Women's entrance
  • Green Dome, over the Prophet's ﷺ chamber
  • Minaret
  • Umbrellas: courtyards and plazas
  • Sliding dome (27 in the roof)

ⓘ Map data

Gate positions from OpenStreetMap. The highlighted dot is this gate; the numbers are gate numbers.

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