Safa Gate (Masjid al-Haram)

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The Safa Gate (Bab Safa, باب الصفا) is on of the five major Gates of Masjid al-Haram. It is located on the northern side of the Masjid Haram complex.

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circa 100 CE

The Safa Gate is named after the Mount Safa, which is the starting point of the al-Masa'a. The current Safa Gate is situated near the King Abdul Aziz Gate, and close to Corner of Yemen of the Kaaba.

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