Complete Meeqat Locations Guide for Umrah
دليل مواقيت العمرة الكامل
Step-by-step guidance on all 5 Meeqat points for international pilgrims arriving by air or road — including Dhul Hulaifah and Yalamlam.
There are five Meeqat boundaries where pilgrims must enter ihram before heading to Makkah. Your Meeqat depends on your direction of arrival — Dhul Hulaifah for Madinah, Al-Juhfah (Rabigh) for those via Jeddah by road, Yalamlam from the south, Qarn Al-Manazil from Taif/Najd, and Dhat Irq from Iraq.
- From Madinah
- Dhul Hulaifah
- Via Jeddah (road)
- Al-Juhfah
- From Taif
- Qarn Al-Manazil
- By air
- Ihram on plane
Key Insights
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Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali): For pilgrims from Madinah — enter ihram before departing to Makkah.
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Al-Juhfah (Rabigh): For pilgrims from Syria, Jordan, and Egypt — most international flights connect via Jeddah and the Meeqat is near Rabigh.
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Yalamlam: For pilgrims from Yemen and those arriving by sea on the western side.
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Qarn Al-Manazil (As-Sayl): For pilgrims from Najd and those flying into Taif airport.
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Dhat Irq: For pilgrims from Iraq — eastern approach to Makkah.
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Pro Tip: If you're flying into Jeddah, you must enter ihram on the aircraft before crossing the Meeqat boundary — the crew will announce it.
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By road: if you travel by car, a pre-booked taxi can stop at your relevant Meeqat so you enter ihram and pray before continuing to Makkah.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Meeqat points are there for Umrah?
There are five Meeqat boundaries: Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali), Al-Juhfah, Yalamlam, Qarn Al-Manazil (As-Sayl), and Dhat Irq. The one that applies to you depends on your direction of travel to Makkah.
Which Meeqat applies if I arrive via Jeddah?
If you fly in, you enter ihram on the aircraft before the Meeqat is crossed. If you travel by road from the Jeddah/Rabigh direction, the relevant land Meeqat is Al-Juhfah, near Rabigh.
What is the Meeqat for pilgrims coming from Madinah?
Pilgrims travelling from Madinah enter ihram at Dhul Hulaifah, also called Abyar Ali, about 11 km from Masjid an-Nabawi on the road to Makkah.
Can a taxi stop at the Meeqat on the way to Makkah?
Yes. On an intercity transfer your driver can stop at your relevant Meeqat so you change into ihram and pray two rak'ahs before continuing to Makkah.
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