Al-Taneem Mosque

Al-Tanaim Mosque¹ is one of the most important landmarks in Makkah. It is the Miiqaat² for Hajj and Umrah of Makkah residents. This mosque was built in the year 854 (240 hijri). Aisha -God's pleasure be upon her- entered the Ihram state in Al-Tanaim Mosque during Hajj. It is located about seven kilometres east of the border of the Haram. The area of this mosque is 84 000 m².

¹is also called the Mosque of Aisha -God's pleasure be upon her-

²geographical point, which pilgrims are allowed to cross only after entering the Ihram state