- Historical context
- The Battle of Uhud took place in 3 AH (625 CE).
- Sayed Al-Shuhada Mosque
- Built in Rajab 1438 AH.
- Mosque capacity
- Up to 15,000 worshippers.
- Square facilities
- Bus and car parking, with food and gift vendors.
About Uhud district
Uhud is a northern Madinah district along the Uhud ziyarat corridor. Around Sayed Al-Shuhada Square, residences sit alongside a mosque and visitor services, with Mount Uhud shaping the wider setting. The neighbourhood can suit guests planning visits in this part of the city who are comfortable travelling into the central area for Masjid an-Nabawi. The square is a focal point for the nearby ziyarat area. The municipal travel map marks schools, mosques and healthcare facilities nearby.
Visiting Uhud
Uhud Martyrs Square is listed as open daily from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, with no ticket required. Ramps and elevators are listed for access at the square. For salah, follow the local mosque’s arrangements and posted prayer schedule. Bus and car parking are available, along with food and gift vendors. The square offers a place for ziyarat and reflection, and the mosque can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers.
Getting around Uhud
The district centre is about 4.3 km from Masjid an-Nabawi. Madinah’s municipal bus map shows route 403 serving Sayed Al-Shuhada Square and route 402 serving Uhud Hospital. Uhud Avenue links Masjid an-Nabawi with the square and Mount Uhud; its design includes a pedestrian path and shuttle-bus lane. At MED, taxi and limousine services are available at the terminal. The airport lists about 26 km to Ohud Hospital / Al Aziziyah, an area reference.
Places to stay in Uhud
There are 72 hotels and apartments: 37 apartments, 27 hotels, 4 aparthotels, 3 guest accommodations and 1 residence. Distance bands put 56 within 3 km of Masjid an-Nabawi, and none within 2 km, 1 km or 0.5 km. A total of 42 are family friendly, 40 include free parking, and 3 list an airport shuttle. Travellers can compare property types and features to find an option that suits their stay.
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Facts reviewed against the sources above on 19 October 2026. Hotel numbers come from the hotels listed on this page.
