Complete Meeqat Locations Guide for Umrah

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.