Masjid e Taneem, Mecca

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Masjid e Taneem is a significant site located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, serving as a miqat (a station for putting on ihram) for Muslims performing the Umrah pilgrimage. This mosque is situated approximately 6 kilometers away from the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, and is a point where pilgrims can enter into a state of sanctity before proceeding with the rituals of Umrah.

The mosque is also known as Masjid Aisha, named after Aisha, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, who is said to have put on her ihram from this location. It is a favored spot for those residing within Mecca to don their ihram and make the intention for Umrah, especially for those who wish to perform the pilgrimage more than once, as it allows them to do so without leaving the holy city.

Masjid e Taneem is equipped with facilities to accommodate the needs of pilgrims, including areas for ablution, prayer spaces, and rooms for changing into ihram clothing. The mosque is expansive, capable of hosting a large number of worshippers who come to fulfill the religious requirement of ihram.

The site is accessible throughout the year and is especially busy during the Hajj season when millions of Muslims from around the world converge on Mecca. Due to its proximity to the Grand Mosque, Masjid e Taneem is easily reachable by various modes of transportation, and many pilgrims visit the mosque as part of their spiritual journey in Mecca.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°28'4"N, 39°48'5"E

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