Travelling with my mother and sisters. Where do women pray Taraweeh?
Asked by Anonymous pilgrim · 1 Nov 2026
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Yes. Masjid al-Haram has prayer areas for women, and women pray Taraweeh there every night of Ramadan. The women's areas fill early, especially in the last ten nights, so arrive in good time and agree a meeting point with the men in your group.
As of 1 Nov 2026
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Next step: read when women can visit the Rawdah, or see Ramadan 2027 dates and crowds.
Answered 1 Nov 2026 · Facts as of 1 Nov 2026
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With a Rawdah permit booked in the Nusuk app, women visit after Fajr until 11:00 am (9:00 am on Fridays) and after Isha until 2:00 am, according to the schedule announced on 20 October 2026. Times change for Ramadan and Hajj, so go by the slot on your permit.
Saudi regulations allow it: the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a mahram is not required for women performing Umrah. Scholars hold different views on travelling without a mahram, so many women choose a trusted group — and many ask their own scholar first.
There is no special ihram garment for women. Women wear ordinary loose, modest clothing that covers the body, in any colour. Most scholars teach that in ihram a woman doesn't wear the face veil (niqab) or gloves; ask your scholar about the details of your school.
This is common and planned for. Most scholars teach that tawaf requires ritual purity, so a woman usually waits until her period ends to do tawaf, while making du'a and other worship meanwhile. Ask your scholar about your situation, and build spare days into your trip.