Haram

The boundaries of the Haram are as follows:

1. Taneem – Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid Taneem, located about 8 km (5 miles) from the Kaaba and 5 km (3 miles) away from Makkah, in the direction of Madinah.
2. Adaat Laban – On the road to Yemen, 11 km (7 miles) away from Makkah.
3. Wadi Nakhla – On the road to Iraq, 11 km (7 miles) away from Makkah.
4. Arafat – On the road to Ta’if, close to Masjid al-Namirah in Arafat, 11 km (7 miles) away from Makkah.
5. Ji’ranah – Masjid al-Ji’ranah, located about 14 km (9 miles) away from Makkah.
6. Hudaibiyah – Masjid al-Hudaibiyah, on the road to Jeddah, about 16 km (10 miles) away from Makkah.

If a pilgrim intends to perform an additional Umrah, Ihram must be assumed outside the boundary of the Haram before reentering Makkah to carry out the rites of Umrah. Many pilgrims choose to enter into the state of Ihram at Masjid Aisha which is the nearest and most convenient location from Masjid al-Haram. Transportation to get to this location is readily available near the mosque.

Pilgrims residing in or travelling through al-Hil must also enter into a state of Ihram before crossing the boundary of the Haram.