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Yesil Kubbe Yesil Nur Orda Muhammed -

The specific wording you used is often found in (religious hymns) and folk poetry in Turkey and surrounding regions. These songs express a deep longing (hasret) to visit Medina and see the "Green Nur" (Light) of the Prophet. Yeşil Kubbe - Vikipedi

: It wasn't always green. It was originally wood and later painted white and blue before Sultan Mahmud II ordered it painted green in 1837. Yesil Kubbe Yesil Nur Orda Muhammed

: A small window or opening exists at the top of the dome. Tradition states this was historically used to allow rain to fall on the grave during times of drought. The specific wording you used is often found

: Along with the Prophet Muhammad, his two companions and the first two Caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar , are buried here. It was originally wood and later painted white

: The current structure is built of brick and covered with lead plates to protect it from the elements.

: There is a small, raised "bump" or tomb-like shape on the outside of the dome. Many urban legends exist about this, but it is actually a protective cover for the window used by workers to clean the dome. 🎼 Cultural Context