Elderly & family travel

Can elderly parents visit the Rawdah in a wheelchair?

My mother uses a wheelchair. Can she go into the Rawdah, and who can push her?

Asked by Anonymous pilgrim · 2 Nov 2026

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In short

Yes. The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques says elderly visitors may enter the Rawdah in a manual wheelchair. Your mother needs her own permit for a women's window, and the woman pushing her needs one too. Free wheelchairs are available at the Prophet's Mosque.

As of 2 Nov 2026

Official answer · Marhaba Haji

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What the rules say

  • Elderly visitors are permitted to enter in a manual wheelchair.
  • Every visitor aged 5 and over needs a permit, including the person pushing.
  • Women's and men's times are separate, so a son cannot take his mother in; a female relative or companion goes with her.

Making it easier

  • Choose a daytime window after rest: for women, after Fajr until 11:00 am.
  • If she uses an electric chair, plan to switch to a manual one for the visit.
  • Stay close to the southern side of the mosque; entry is opposite Makkah Gate 37.

Next step: read our full guide to the Rawdah with elderly parents.

Answered 3 Nov 2026 · Facts as of 2 Nov 2026

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