These are the geographical points that pilgrims are not allowed to cross until they enter the Ihram. The borders are as follows:
- Dthul-Hulaifah (ذو الحليفة): this is the Miiqaat of the people from Madina as well as those coming from its direction (424 km north of Mecca).
- Al-Juhfah (الجحفة): this is the Miiqaat of the people from Shaam (Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon), from Egypt and from the Maghrib states as well as those coming from their direction (179 km northwest of Mecca).
- Qarn Al-Manaasil (قرن المنازل): this is the Miiqaat of the people from the Najd area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as those coming from their direction (82 km east of Mecca).
- Yalamlam (يلملم): this is the Miiqaat of the people from Yemen as well as those coming from their direction (105 km south of Mecca).
- Dhaatu Irq (ذات عرق): This is the Miiqaat of the people from Iraq as well as those coming from their direction (110 km northeast of Mecca).
Note: The closest Miiqaat to Makka for Muslims traveling from Germany is Al-Juhfah. Pilgrims arriving by plane from Germany must wear Ihram before reaching the places of Miiqaat. However, they should make the intention (Niyyah) and call "Talbiyah" only when they reach the Miiqaat after the announcement. Saudi Airlines Announces Miiqaat. If traveling on another airline, the Miiqaat zone will arrive approximately one hour prior to arrival at Jeddah Airport.
Important: If a person who is inside the "holy district" (Al-Haram) of Makkah intends to perform the minor pilgrimage (Umrah), he must leave this district to enter the Ihram state outside the Haram district. A specific place outside the Haram district is not prescribed.
