Booking a Rawdah Slot

Entry to Riyadh al-Jannah (Rawdah) requires a permit - book it on Nusuk in advance.

Quick Answer

How do I book a Rawdah slot on Nusuk?

Log in to Nusuk, go to 'Prophet's Mosque Services' to 'Noble Rawdah', pick applicant, gender section, date, and time, and confirm. Slots fill fast - refresh at the Instant Track windows (:01 and :31). Save the QR screenshot as backup.

  1. 1

    Open Prophet's Mosque Services

    On the Nusuk home screen, tap 'Prophet's Mosque Services'.

  2. 2

    Choose 'Noble Rawdah'

    From the services list, tap 'Noble Rawdah'.

  3. 3

    Select applicant and section

    Choose yourself and any Companions. Men's and women's sections are booked separately.

  4. 4

    Pick date and time

    Select an available slot. If none are showing, wait for the next Instant Track window.

  5. 5

    Confirm and save the QR

    Confirm the booking, screenshot the QR, and arrive 15 minutes before your slot time.

Key Fact

Entry to the Rawdah is only allowed with a Nusuk permit - no exceptions.

Key Fact

Men's and women's Rawdah slots are issued at different times.

Key Fact

Each Umrah/Hajj pilgrim typically receives one Rawdah permit per stay.

Common mistakes & troubleshooting

  • !Trying to get a permit at the mosque - slots are only released online, not at the gate.
  • !Arriving after your slot time - the permit becomes invalid.
  • !Booking a women's slot for a man or vice versa - caught at the gate.
  • !Relying only on the live app - a weak signal blocks the QR scan.

Official action - leave Nidaul Khaleel and continue on the government portal.

Open Rawdah service on nusuk.sa

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rawdah permit free?
Yes - it is fully free from the Saudi government.
How many Rawdah permits can I book?
Typically one per stay - some seasons the system allows a re-apply.
Can I enter the Prophet's Mosque without a permit?
Yes - the Prophet's Mosque itself is open. The permit is required only for the Rawdah area.
Important disclaimer: Rawdah booking rules may change with Saudi Ministry updates. Confirm on nusuk.sa.