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قرن المنازل / السيل الكبير
Qarn al-Manazil (now known as As-Sayl al-Kabeer) is the miqat for pilgrims coming from the Najd region (central Arabia), the Gulf states (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar), and those traveling from the direction of Taif. Located about 80 km east of Makkah, it is the closest miqat for the eastern approach to the holy city.
Qarn al-Manazil was designated by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the miqat for the people of Najd. The name refers to a mountainous area near Taif. The modern miqat point has been established at As-Sayl al-Kabeer (Wadi Mahram), a town along the highway from Taif and Riyadh to Makkah. This is the miqat used by many pilgrims flying into Taif airport as well as those driving from the eastern and central regions of Saudi Arabia. The facility has been developed with a mosque and ihram preparation areas.
As one of the five prophetically designated miqat points, Qarn al-Manazil serves the large population of central and eastern Arabia. It represents the eastern sacred boundary on the approach to Makkah and is one of the busiest miqat during Hajj season due to the large number of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states.
Qarn al-Manazil / As-Sayl al-Kabeer is on the main highway from Taif to Makkah. Buses and cars traveling from Riyadh, the Gulf states, or Taif will stop here. The facility includes Masjid As-Sayl al-Kabeer with washrooms, changing rooms, and prayer areas. Pilgrims flying into Taif should plan their ihram for this stop. Some coaches stop for an extended break here. The drive from this miqat to Makkah takes about 1-1.5 hours. Ihram clothing and basic supplies are available for purchase. Perform ghusl if facilities allow, make your niyyah, and begin the talbiyah.