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    Ziyarah

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    Ziyarah (Arabic: زيارة‎‎; meaning “visitation”) is the practice of visiting historical points of interest associated with the Prophet ﷺ and other important figures. Oft-visited places of Ziyarah by pilgrims include Masjid al-Nabawi and Jannat al-Baqi in Madinah.

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