Cemetery #433904
Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery
Local name: مقبرة المعلاة
Also known as Cennetülmualla
0
documented records
≈ 2,300–4,500
approx. capacity (graves)
0.113 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Jannat al-Mu'alla, also called the cemetery of the people of Mecca, lies on the slope of Mount Hajun in the north of Mecca. It is described as one of the oldest cemeteries in the city, dating back to before Islam. Those buried there include Khadijah bint Khuwaylid and Abd al-Muttalib, as well as many companions of the Prophet and their followers. You can reach the cemetery on +966 12 573 9555 or through holymakkah.gov.sa.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 21.436991° N, 39.829213° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How big is Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery?
Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery covers about 11.3 hectares (113,000 m²), about the size of 16 soccer fields. It is the 3rd largest of the 29 cemeteries we list in Makkah.