Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Tawaaf

तवाफ़

said ta-waaf

also written: Tawaf,Tawaaf

Meaning

The circumambulation of the Kaaba seven times performed during Hajj and Umrah.

Literally: going around, circling

Related words

The cube-shaped House of God at Mecca, the holiest site of Islam and focus of the pilgrimage.

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, obligatory once for every able Muslim.

The lesser, non-obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca, performable at any time of year.