There are seven circles in one tawaf.
Tawaf is a significant ritual in Islam, performed by pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah. It involves circumambulating the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, located in the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Each tawaf consists of seven complete circuits (circles) around the Kaaba in a counterclockwise direction. Pilgrims typically start at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad), if possible, and complete each circuit before beginning the next. Completing these seven circles constitutes one full tawaf.
Here's a breakdown:
- What is Tawaf? A ritual of circling the Kaaba.
- Direction: Counterclockwise.
- Starting Point (Ideally): The Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).
- Number of Circles: 7
Therefore, one tawaf comprises a complete set of seven circumambulations around the Kaaba.
