Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali) Miqat
The Miqat of the people of Madinah, on the southern edge of the city on the road to Makkah. It is the farthest Miqat from Makkah. It is 429 km by road from Masjid al-Haram. Book a private car from Madinah to Makkah that stops here for Ihram, from SAR 760 per car.
- From Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
- 13 km
- To the Haram
- 429 km
- Fare from
- SAR 760
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Who enters Ihram at Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali)
The Miqat for pilgrims travelling from Madinah to Makkah, and everyone arriving from the north through Madinah. It is also known as Masjid Dhul Hulayfah, also called Masjid ash-Shajarah.
Tips from our drivers
- The mosque has large washrooms and changing areas for ghusl and Ihram; the driver waits while you change and pray.
- Most pilgrims who visit Madinah first enter Ihram here on the way to Makkah, about 15 minutes after leaving their hotel.
- Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the stop; it is busiest after Fajr and in Ramadan.
Madinah to Makkah via Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali)
| Economy Sedan · 1–3 seats | SAR 760 |
| Standard Sedan · 1–3 seats | SAR 890 |
| Comfort MPV · 4–6 seats | SAR 1,110 |
| Family Van · 7–11 seats | SAR 1,420 |
| SUV · 4–7 seats | SAR 1,550 |
| Luxury / VIP · 1–4 seats | SAR 2,660 |
Per car, one way, about 442 km. The Miqat stop is included.
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Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali): FAQ
Where is the Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali) Miqat?
The Miqat of the people of Madinah, on the southern edge of the city on the road to Makkah. It is the farthest Miqat from Makkah. By road it is 13 km (about 15 min) from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and 429 km (about 4 h 45 min) from Masjid al-Haram.
Who enters Ihram here?
Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali) is the Miqat for pilgrims travelling from Madinah to Makkah, and everyone arriving from the north through Madinah. If your road to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj passes it, you enter Ihram here or before it. Ask a scholar if you are unsure which Miqat applies to you.
Will the driver wait while we change into Ihram?
Yes. The stop is part of the fare. Most families need 30 to 45 minutes to bathe, change and pray two rak'ahs, and the driver waits as long as you need.
How much is a taxi from Madinah to Makkah via Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali)?
From SAR 760 in an economy sedan and SAR 1,420 in a family van for up to 11 people, per car and fixed. The trip is about 442 km.
Can we enter Ihram at home instead?
Many pilgrims put on their Ihram clothes at home or at the hotel and make the intention at the Miqat. The driver still stops so you can pray and make the intention there.
Book a car via Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali)
From SAR 760 per car with the Ihram stop included.