Mount Uhud lies 6 km north of Masjid an-Nabawi and is the site of the Battle of Uhud in 3 AH. The cemetery at its base holds the 70 martyrs of the battle, including Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib. It is standard on Madinah ziyarat routes.
Mount Uhud at a glance
| From Masjid an-Nabawi | 6 km, ~20 min |
|---|---|
| Event | Battle of Uhud, 3 AH |
| Martyrs | 70, including Hamza |
| Worth | 1 hour |
What to see
The martyrs' cemetery
Enclosed at the base of the mountain.
Jabal ar-Rumat
The Archers' Hill, where the battle turned.
The mountain itself
Reddish granite, visible across northern Madinah.
Getting there
Mount Uhud is 6 km north of Masjid an-Nabawi, roughly 20 minutes by taxi at SAR 20-30. It is standard on Madinah ziyarat routes, usually combined with Masjid al-Qiblatayn and the Seven Mosques.
Allow an hour. Go early, there is no shade at the martyrs' cemetery and Madinah reaches 42°C in summer.
Questions
What is there to see in Mount Uhud?
The martyrs' cemetery: Enclosed at the base of the mountain. Jabal ar-Rumat: The Archers' Hill, where the battle turned. The mountain itself: Reddish granite, visible across northern Madinah.
How long should I spend in Mount Uhud?
1 hour. The battlefield and the martyrs' cemetery.