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title: "Bir Ghars in Madina Temporarily Closed for Development Work"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/bir-ghars-in-madina-temporarily-closed-for-development-work\/"
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updated: "2025-08-15"
description: "Historic site near the Prophet\u2019s Mosque shuts for maintenance."
taxonomies: ["News","Madina","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Bir Ghars in Madina Temporarily Closed for Development Work

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/bir-ghars-in-madina-temporarily-closed-for-development-work/
Updated: 2025-08-15

**MADINA, SAUDI ARABIA** — Bir Ghars, a key historical site near the Masjid an Nabawi, has been temporarily closed for development and maintenance, the Presidency of Religious Affairs announced today.

The closure, effective immediately to upgrade infrastructure and visitor facilities at the location linked to early Islamic history.

Authorities did not specify the duration of the closure.

Bir Ghars, where the [Prophet Muhammad](https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/character-of-prophet-muhammad-pbuh/) (PBUH) planted date palms, visited by pilgrims performing *Ziara* (religious visitation).

The Presidency urged visitors to respect barriers and follow detours to nearby alternative sites.

Maintenance teams will work around the clock to minimize disruption.