Where was Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) elected as the first Caliph of Islam?

Explanation

After the passing of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Ansar of Madina gathered at Saqifah Bani Saedah, a roofed meeting place belonging to the Banu Saedah clan of the Khazraj tribe, to discuss the issue of succession. Upon learning of this gathering, Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (R.A) accompanied Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) to the venue. After deliberations, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was unanimously accepted as the first Khalifah (Caliph) of the Muslim Ummah, marking the beginning of the Khilafat-e-Rashida.

Good to know

Saqifah Bani Saedah was located in Madina and served as a community gathering hall for the Banu Saedah clan. The election took place on the very day the Prophet (PBUH) passed away, which was 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 11 AH. Hazrat Umar (R.A) was the first to pledge allegiance (bai'ah) to Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), followed by the general public the next day at Masjid al-Nabawi.

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