Miqat Points for Umrah: A Simple Guide
A miqat is the boundary where a pilgrim going for Umrah or Hajj must be in ihram. Which miqat you use depends on the direction you come from. People already inside Makkah go to the nearest point outside the Haram.
There are five miqats: Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali, near Madinah), Al-Juhfah (near Rabigh), Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sayl al-Kabir / Wadi Mahram, near Taif), Yalamlam (south of Makkah) and Dhat Irq (northeast). If you are already in Makkah, you go outside the Haram, usually to Masjid Aisha (from SAR 120 return) or Al-Ji’ranah (from SAR 140 return).
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The five miqats
- Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali): for people coming from Madinah. Our Madinah to Makkah taxi stops here.
- Al-Juhfah: for people coming from the northwest, such as Egypt and Syria by land. Pilgrims often use Rabigh.
- Qarn al-Manazil: for people coming from Taif and the east (Najd). See the Taif guide.
- Yalamlam: for people coming from Yemen and the south. Many flights from South Asia pass it.
- Dhat Irq: for people coming from Iraq and the northeast.
Flying in for Umrah
If you fly to Jeddah and go straight to Makkah, be in ihram before the plane passes the miqat. Put it on at home or at the airport, and make the intention when the crew announces the miqat. See Jeddah Airport guide and Ihram guide.
Already in Makkah? Masjid Aisha or Ji’ranah
- Masjid Aisha (Tan’eem) taxi – the nearest point, from SAR 120 return.
- Masjid al-Ji’ranah taxi – where the Prophet ﷺ entered ihram after Hunayn, from SAR 140 return.
A trip to Yalamlam or Al-Juhfah is priced on request: ask on WhatsApp. For more detail read Miqat for Umrah.
Frequently asked questions
What is a miqat?
The boundary where a pilgrim intending Umrah or Hajj must be in ihram before crossing.
What is the miqat for people coming from Madinah?
Dhul Hulaifah, also called Abyar Ali, just outside Madinah.
What if I am staying in Jeddah?
Jeddah is inside the miqat. People staying in Jeddah put on ihram in Jeddah before going to Makkah.
I am in Makkah and want another Umrah. Where do I go?
Outside the Haram boundary, usually Masjid Aisha (Tan’eem) or Al-Ji’ranah. We run private return trips to both.
What happens if I pass the miqat without ihram?
Scholars say you should go back to the miqat to enter ihram, or a penalty (dam) applies. Ask a scholar for your case.
Related pages
- Masjid Aisha GuideThe nearest miqat.
- Masjid al-Ji’ranahHistory.
- Miqat for UmrahFull blog guide.
- Masjid Aisha TaxiReturn trip.
- All routes & locationsEvery Zikr Cabs route with starting fares.
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