The nearest Miqat to Al-Masjid Al-Haram (the Grand Mosque in Mecca) is Masjid Aisha (also known as Masjid al-Tan'im).
This Miqat is particularly convenient for residents of Mecca or those already in Mecca who wish to perform Umrah multiple times during their stay. Here's why:
- Proximity: It's located just outside the boundary of the Haram (the sacred area).
- Accessibility: It's easily accessible from Mecca by taxi or public transport.
- Convenience: Pilgrims can easily travel to Masjid Aisha to enter into the state of Ihram (a sacred state) before returning to Mecca to perform the Umrah rituals.
Essentially, for someone already in Mecca and wanting to perform Umrah, going to Masjid Aisha is the quickest and most practical way to cross the Miqat boundary and enter into Ihram. It avoids longer journeys to more distant Miqat locations.
