{"id":20,"date":"2026-02-24T07:34:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alnejashifoundation.org.et\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:05:48","slug":"visit-al-nejashi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alnejashifoundation.org.et\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Visit Al-Nejashi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A Pilgrim&#8217;s Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan Your Pilgrimage to the &#8220;Second Mecca&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand on the site of the\u00a0<strong>first Muslim community in Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay respects at the\u00a0<strong>tombs of 15 Sahaba<\/strong>, companions of the Prophet Muhammad\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Nejashi_Mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/al-nejashi-mosque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the historic Al-Nejashi Mosque, recently restored as a symbol of resilience after the Tigray conflict\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Nejashi_Mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk along\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Companions Street,&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0the path leading to the tombs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/qazinform.com\/news\/turkey-restores-historic-al-nejashi-mosque-in-ethiopia_a3402059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Site Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mosque and Minaret<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tombs (Derih) in the backyard\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/al-nejashi-mosque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitor Center and facilities (built during the 2018 restoration)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Nejashi_Mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting There<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Negash, in the Tigray Region, approximately 50-60 km from Mekelle\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiopianholidays.com\/packages\/package-details\/gnzrapka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Air:<\/strong>\u00a0Fly to Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/press.et\/herald\/?p=4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>. From there, it&#8217;s about a 1.5-hour drive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiopianholidays.com\/packages\/package-details\/gnzrapka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong>\u00a0The site is accessible by road from Mekelle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note that tour operators, like Ethiopian Holidays, offer packages that include the Al-Nejashi tour combined with visits to Mekelle and the Wukro Archaeological Museum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiopianholidays.com\/packages\/package-details\/gnzrapka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest hiring a local guide to fully appreciate the history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mention the dry season (October to March) for the best travel conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive structure ensures your website is not just informative but also a powerful tool for engagement, fundraising, and advocacy, deeply rooted in the sacred history of Al-Nejashi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pilgrim&#8217;s Guide Plan Your Pilgrimage to the &#8220;Second Mecca&#8221; Why Visit? 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