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).

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.
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