Miqat Dhu al-Hulayfah

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Miqat Dhu al-Hulayfah, also known as Abyar Ali, is one of the designated Miqat (stations for assuming Ihram) for pilgrims traveling to Mecca for the Hajj or Umrah. Located approximately 9 kilometers southwest of Medina, it is the Miqat for those coming from Medina or passing through it. This site holds significant importance as it is the farthest Miqat from Mecca, approximately 450 kilometers away, and is the place where pilgrims don their Ihram garments and make the intention (niyyah) for their pilgrimage.

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