Makkah
Zamzam
The miraculous well that has flowed for over 4,000 years.
What is Zamzam and why is it considered blessed?
Zamzam is the well Allah caused to spring at the feet of baby Isma'il ﷺ when his mother Hajar ﷺ ran seven times between Safa and Marwah searching for water. The Prophet ﷺ said, 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' It has flowed continuously for over 4,000 years.
Significance & history
The well lies below ground east of the Ka'bah. Modern Saudi hydrology continually monitors its recharge and purity. Ministry pipelines deliver Zamzam to every station in the Haram, to Masjid an-Nabawi, and to jerry cans distributed to pilgrims.
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Role in the ritual
After the two rak'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim, pilgrims drink Zamzam in three breaths facing the Ka'bah. It is also drunk generously between Tawaf and Sa'i and throughout the stay in Makkah.
Etiquette
- Face the Ka'bah, say Bismillah, drink in three breaths, and end with Alhamdulillah.
- Make dua while drinking - the Prophet ﷺ said Zamzam is for what it is drunk for.
- Do not waste water at stations; take only what you will finish.
- You may carry sealed 5L cans back home - one per pilgrim, provided free at airports.
Key Facts
Zamzam has flowed continuously since Ibrahim's ﷺ era - over 4,000 years.
The well is monitored by the Saudi Geological Survey for level and purity.
Pakistani pilgrims can bring one sealed 5L can home free of charge.
The Prophet ﷺ called Zamzam 'the best water on the face of the earth'.
Visitor information
- Location
- Zamzam stations throughout Masjid al-Haram and the Mas'a
- Timings
- Available 24 hours at all stations.
- - Look for the 'Cool' and 'Non-Cool' labels - pilgrims with cold sensitivity should choose non-cool.
- - Save your intention: sincere duas while drinking are especially answered.
- - Collect your free 5L Zamzam can at Jeddah airport, sealed by the airline.