Which mosque is located in the centre of the Mina valley?

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Which mosque is located in the centre of the Mina valley? It is Masjid al-Khayf. The mosque stands in Mina, the valley where pilgrims stay during important stages of Hajj.

Mina lies about 8 kilometres southeast of Mecca and is famous for its enormous field of temporary, fire-resistant tents. Pilgrims typically stay there during the days surrounding the stoning rites, while the nearby Jamarat area is used for throwing pebbles at the designated walls.

Masjid al-Khayf is especially associated with Mina’s pilgrimage landscape and is active primarily during Hajj. Its name refers to al-Khayf, a part of the valley’s terrain. The mosque is among the best-known landmarks in Mina, but it is not the location of the stoning itself.

Several answer choices point to other sacred places. Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and Quba Mosque are in Medina, while Masjid al-Namirah is associated with Arafat. Mina’s central mosque is therefore distinct from both the Prophet’s Mosque and the mosques connected with other stages of the pilgrimage.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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