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Tawaf al-Ifadha in the Holy City of Makkah

Pilgrims circumambulating Kaaba

Pilgrims circumambulating Kaaba

10th of Dhu'l-Hijjah: You return to the Holy City of Makkah to perform Tawaf al-Ifadha on 10th of Dhu'l-Hijjah.

Tawaf al-Ifadha is an essential element of Hajj.

You will circumambulate the Kaaba seven times and then offer prayers (rakaat) behind Maqam Ibrahim.

You will then perform Sa'y between Safa and Marwah.

Drink water from the Well of Zamzam.

As soon as you have completed the Hajj Tawaf (Tawaf al-Ifadha) the state of Ihram is completely ended and all restrictions are lifted including those relating to sexual relations with one's spouse.

Return to Mina.

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