Well of Tuwa (Bi'r Tuwa)

The historic well in the Tuwa valley (Jarwal) where the Prophet ﷺ stayed the night, took a ritual bath (ghusl), and prayed Fajr before entering Makkah.

History and Seerah

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (RA): 'Whenever the Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to Makkah, he would spend the night at Dhu Tuwa until morning, pray Fajr and bathe before entering Makkah.' (Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim). He rested here both during the Farewell Pilgrimage and on the day of the Conquest of Makkah.

Visitor tips

Located in the Jarwal neighborhood north of the Haram. The stone-lined well-head is enclosed and visible from the roadside.