Rawdah permits are booked free through the official Nusuk app. Slots are released in batches and fill quickly, so they often look fully booked. Check Nusuk several times a day — early morning and late night Saudi time are commonly quieter — look a few days ahead rather than only today, and keep checking after you reach Madinah, because cancelled slots reappear. Release patterns change, so treat any fixed 'release time' you read online as a guide only.
Reviewed by our team — always confirm current official rules.
- Rawdah permits are free and only issued through Nusuk.
- Slots come in batches and cancellations reappear — keep checking.
- Search across the next few days, not just today.
- Men and women have separate slots; book each person on their own profile.
- Plan 3 or more nights in Madinah to give yourself several chances.
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Set three phone alarms a day (Saudi time) to check Nusuk. Most pilgrims who get a permit do so through repeated checking, not a single lucky attempt.
Why Rawdah slots look full
The Rawdah area is small and every visit is time-limited, so the number of permits each day is limited. Demand is highest in Ramadan, school holidays and around Fridays.
Nusuk shows slots in batches. When a batch opens it can fill within minutes, which is why many pilgrims only ever see 'no availability'.
When to check Nusuk
Pilgrims commonly report better luck early in the morning and late at night Saudi time, and shortly after a batch appears. Because the pattern is not officially published and can change, check at several different times each day.
Cancelled or unused permits can reappear at any time, so a quick check before each prayer is worthwhile.
Plan your Madinah stay around the permit
The single biggest factor is time. Three or four nights in Madinah give you many more chances than one night. If you are building a customized Umrah, put Madinah first or give it extra nights in peak months.
Official sources to confirm current rules
Clarifications & Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rawdah permit free?
Is there a fixed time when new slots open?
Can a travel agent guarantee me a Rawdah slot?
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