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Masjid at-Taneem

Mosque

North of Mecca, Masjid at‑Taneem serves as a place where many pilgrims put on ihram for Umrah; visitors come for the mosque's practical role and as an accessible worship site outside the Haram.

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Masjid at-Taneem essentials

Address: Masjid at-Taneem (Aisha Mosque), Umm al-Joud area, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Admission: No admission fee; access for non-Muslim visitors restricted. Transport and services from Mecca available.
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About Masjid at-Taneem

Masjid at-Taneem is a mosque located in the Taneem neighborhood on the northern edge of Mecca in Mecca Province. It is widely used as a boundary point where people prepare to enter ihram for Umrah and Hajj.

The site functions primarily as a practical place to put on ihram and perform ablutions and prayers; pilgrims often stop here before returning to the Grand Mosque. It is a modern, modest mosque rather than a major tourist monument, and it can be crowded during peak pilgrimage times.

The location is associated in Islamic tradition with Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, who is said to have entered ihram there for an Umrah. The mosque has been rebuilt and expanded over time to accommodate pilgrims, but the site’s ritual role is its principal historical significance.

Situated just outside the limits of the Grand Mosque precinct in Mecca, the mosque lies within the Taneem area and is reachable by road from central Mecca; it serves residents and pilgrims staying in the city.

  • Miqat for Mecca residents: Commonly used as a place to put on ihram by residents of Mecca and pilgrims staying in the city before undertaking Umrah.
  • Historical association: Known also as the Aisha Mosque because Islamic tradition records that Aisha chose this location to enter ihram for a reported pilgrimage.

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  • Main mosque: A small, functional mosque on the outskirts of Mecca that serves pilgrims who need to enter the state of ihram for Umrah or Hajj without leaving the city.
  • Facilities: Prayer and ablution areas that are used heavily during Umrah and Hajj seasons; the site is set up to handle large numbers of short-term pilgrims preparing for rituals.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Masjid at-Taneem

Masjid at-Taneem is most used year-round as a place for pilgrim preparation; avoid peak religious days if seeking quieter conditions.

Winter (cooler pilgrimage periods)
Nov-Feb · 15-28°C
Cooler weather; however, Hajj and Umrah seasons drive large numbers to Mecca.
Ramadan and Umrah months
Varies · Varies
Peak times for pilgrims using the mosque to don Ihram before entering Mecca.

Weather & Climate near Masjid at-Taneem

Climate

Masjid at-Taneem's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 180 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 12 mm mostly sunny 49% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 6 mm clear 43% 2.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
March Ideal 20° - 33° 27° 8 mm clear 35% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 23° - 37° 30° 2 mm clear 31% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h
May Excellent 27° - 40° 34° 7 mm clear 23% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
June Excellent 28° - 42° 35° 1 mm clear 17% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.3h
July Excellent 29° - 42° 35° 1 mm mostly sunny 23% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.2h
August Excellent 29° - 41° 35° 2 mm mostly sunny 29% 2.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
September Excellent 28° - 41° 34° 2 mm mostly sunny 26% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 25° - 38° 31° 5 mm clear 31% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 22° - 34° 28° 24 mm clear 45% 2.1 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
December Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 18 mm clear 50% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 10.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Masjid at-Taneem

Masjid at-Taneem is about 7-8 km from the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca; taxi and shuttle services regularly serve the area. Pilgrims heading into Mecca from here typically arrange transport through their group or local services.

Tips for Visiting Masjid at-Taneem

  • The mosque is intended for Ihram initiation; non-Muslims should observe local restrictions and signage.
  • Arrive early to avoid queues if using the site to begin pilgrimage rites.