A woman gives birth at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – A woman while going to work at the holy site of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, gave a birth at the mosque.

As the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported the woman was assisted by a volunteer team of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s (SCRA) working at the holy site.

After giving birth the mother and baby were transferred to the Bab Jebreel Health Centre.

SCRA regional Director General Ahmed al-Zahrani praised the team’s efforts, saying that their ability to provide rapid assistance was testament to the training given to volunteers.

The Prophet’s Mosque is considered Islam’s second holiest site after the Grand Mosque of Mecca.

The mosque is built on the compound of the Prophet Muhammad’s home, where he settled after migrating to the western city of Medina from Mecca.

The mosque is a pilgrimage site for millions of Muslims from around the world.