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Tawaf al-Wida (farewell tawaf) is wajib (obligatory) according to the majority of scholars and must be performed as the last act before leaving Makkah after Hajj. It consists of 7 circuits without raml or idtiba. Menstruating and post-partum women are exempted from Tawaf al-Wida and incur no penalty.
Before performing Tawaf al-Wida, ensure all other Hajj obligations are complete: stoning on all required days, Tawaf al-Ifadah, Sa'i, and any remaining rituals. This tawaf should be the very last thing you do in Makkah before departing.
Perform wudu and enter Masjid al-Haram with the intention of performing Tawaf al-Wida. You are in regular clothing (not ihram) for this tawaf.
Complete seven circuits around the Kaaba starting from the Black Stone, walking counterclockwise with the Kaaba on your left. Walk at a normal pace — no raml or idtiba. Make heartfelt dua, as this is your farewell to the House of Allah.
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Hajj.
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
After completing the seven circuits, pray two rak'at behind Maqam Ibrahim or anywhere in the mosque. Then drink Zamzam water with dua. Make a sincere dua that Allah grants you the opportunity to return.
Before leaving, take a moment to face the Kaaba and make a final heartfelt dua. Ask Allah to accept your Hajj, grant you return visits, and maintain the spiritual transformation you experienced.
Leave Masjid al-Haram and proceed directly to your transportation. The farewell tawaf should be the last thing you do — no shopping, meals at restaurants, or extended stays after it. Brief necessary stops (bathroom, collecting luggage) do not invalidate the farewell tawaf.