Two women wearing abayas approach Gate 28, known as Ali Ibn Abi Talib Gate, one of the grand entrances of Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The gate features ornate Islamic architectural detailing including a pointed arch, intricate geometric stonecarving, and a large gilded decorative door with Quranic inscriptions. Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi is the second holiest mosque in Islam, originally built by the Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE and significantly expanded over centuries, drawing millions of Muslim pilgrims annually.