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مسجد نمرة
Masjid Namirah is a large مسجد located at the western edge of the Plain of عرفات. It is where the حج khutbah (sermon) is delivered on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, and where Dhuhr and Asr نمازs are combined and shortened. The مسجد can accommodate over 350,000 worshippers. Part of the مسجد is technically outside the boundaries of عرفات.
Masjid Namirah is built near the location where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon during his only حج in 10 AH. After the sermon, he led the combined and shortened Dhuhr and Asr نمازs. The مسجد has been expanded multiple times, most significantly during the Saudi era, and now covers an area of approximately 110,000 square meters. It is one of the largest مسجدs used only once a year.
Masjid Namirah marks the site of نبی کریم's Farewell Sermon, one of the most important speeches in human history, addressing human rights, equality, and Islamic principles. The combining of نمازs here is a sunnah that all حجاج follow on the Day of Arafah.
Masjid Namirah is primarily used on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah). The مسجد's front section, where the minbar is located, falls in the valley of Uranah, which is technically outside عرفات boundaries. Pilgrims should ensure they stand (wuquf) within the boundaries of عرفات, not in the Uranah valley portion. The مسجد provides one of the few shaded areas on the plain. Arrive early to secure a spot inside. The حج sermon is broadcast via loudspeakers across the entire plain.