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walking seven times counterclockwise around the Kaaba. Upon arriving at Al-Masjid Al-Haram, pilgrims perform an arrival tawaf either as part of Umrah or as a welcome tawaf. During tawaf, pilgrims also include Hateem - an area at the north side of the Kaaba - inside their path. Each circuit starts and ends with the kissing or touching of the Black Stone. Pilgrims also point to the stone and recite a prayer known as Talbiyah.

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