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Hijr Ismail

حِجْر إسماعيل · Al-Hatim · Hateem · Hijr

Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Semicircular walled space adjoining the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque.

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About Hijr Ismail

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

The low, curved wall encloses an area on the northern side of the Kaaba and is a recognized place of devotion within the central sanctuary.

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Place TypeSacred Shrine
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMakkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

The area and its names are documented in Islamic historical literature.

Sacred Tradition

Narratives connect the space with the household of Ismail; the association is a religious tradition, not a verified burial claim.

Editorial Context

A physically distinct prayer area directly adjoining the Kaaba; not an independent mosque.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

A low curved, marble-clad wall defines the semicircular precinct immediately beside the Kaaba.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Voluntary prayer when access and crowd conditions permit

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Last checked
October 15, 2026