Important Locations of Hajj

Important Locations of Hajj Makkah (Makkah): A famous city in Arabia where Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) constructed the House of God (Ka‘bah). Approximately 450 km from Masjid anNabawi (Madinah). Medina (Madinah): Originally named Yathrib, it was renamed Medina after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated there—approximately 450 km from Makkah. Badr: The location where the first battle between the early Muslims and their opponents took place. Approximately 330 km from Makkah and approximately 150 km from Madinah. Al-Shumaisi: The site where the Prophet Muhammad took the Pledge of Ridwan from his Companions and where the peace treaty with the Quraysh, known as the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, was signed. It is situated approximately 24 kilometres from Masjid Al-Haram. Yalamlam: This Miqat is for pilgrims coming from the south regions such as India, Pakistan, and Yemen. Al-Juhfah: It is located 17 kilometers southeast of Rabigh, near the Red Sea coast. It serves as the Miqat for pilgrims coming from Egypt, Syria, Europe, and other western regions. It is primarily used by pilgrims traveling from the north and west.