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.
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