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Mecca Sharif, Masjid al HaramPlaces Related to Hajj

Mataf and Tawaf

It refers to the open white area immediately around the Ka’bah where tawaf takes place

Mecca Sharif, Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 21.422741, 39.825853

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Rukn e Yamani

Southern west corner of the Ka’bah and parallel to the Black stone corner, al-Rukn al-Yamaani Precede Black stone During Tawaaf and named Yemani corner because it faces Yemen Country side

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