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Mount Uhud & the Martyrs

5.3 km from the Haram

Site of the Battle of Uhud (3 AH) and resting place of Sayyiduna Hamzah and seventy companions. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it."

Opening hours

Open area — daylight visits recommended

Visiting etiquette

Give salam to the martyrs from behind the fence; climbing the Archers Hill is permitted, littering is not. Very hot at midday — bring water.

Accessibility

Paved viewing area; the hill itself is a rocky climb.

Map locations are approximate.

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✓ Last reviewed by our editors on 13 June 2026

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