GUMBAD
-E- KHIZRA (Green Dome)
1 . There is no need to
explain
the popularity of the green dome which is over the shrine of Prophet
(S. A. W.). Every Muslim loves
this dome and it is fact that this dome has become the symbol of
Madina-al-Munawwara.
In Arabic, it is called Gumbad-e-Khizra (Green Dome).
2 . Before 678 Hijra, there
was
no dome over the shrine of Prophet (S. A. W.). First of all in 678
Hijra,
a wooden dome was made but in 893 Hijra it was replaced with an other
dome
which was built by Turks King "Kubtai" and first time green colour was
used.
Lastly in 1333 Hijra, the King
Mehmood
Bin Abdul Hamed Usmani built a new dark green dome over the shrine
which
was very beautiful and long lasting. This is the dome which we look
today
over the shrine.
An old look of gumbad-e- Kihzra.
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