Prophet’s Mosque Minarets in Madinah Reflect 1,400-Year Architectural Legacy

The minarets of the Prophet’s Mosque stand as iconic symbols of the evolution of Islamic architecture, progressing from simple elevated rooftops in the Prophetic era to a sophisticated system of 10 towers today.
 The first four minarets were commissioned by the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid ibn Abdulmalik in 88 AH (707 CE), reaching a height of 27 meters. Over the centuries, particularly during the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, these structures were refined and rebuilt.
 In the Saudi era, massive expansions led by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz increased the number to 10 minarets, each rising 104 meters. Today’s design features a five-tiered structure comprising a square base, octagonal and cylindrical stories, and a balcony crowned with a gilded crescent. It integrates classical Islamic aesthetics with modern engineering, creating a harmonious visual identity around the mosque’s perimeter.