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Bir Tuwa is a historic well located in the valley of Dhi Tuwa (ذي طوى), right at the northern entrance of Makkah. It was here that the Prophet ﷺ camped during several of his entries into the holy city.
Ibn 'Umar رضي الله عنهما reports:
> "The Prophet ﷺ spent the night at Dhi Tuwa until the morning, then he entered Makkah."
Sahih al-Bukhari no. 1574 · Sahih Muslim no. 1259
The Prophet ﷺ used to bathe at Dhi Tuwa before entering Makkah. This practice has become a recommended sunnah for pilgrims.
Sahih al-Bukhari no. 1573 · Sahih Muslim no. 1259
The Prophet ﷺ used to enter Makkah by the upper area (Kada) and leave it by the lower area (Kuda). This practice has also become a sunnah.
Sahih al-Bukhari no. 1577
The original well has been partially preserved, but the area is today largely built up. Bir Tuwa has become a historic landmark in the modern district of Az-Zahir.