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Is a farewell circumambulation (Tawaf al-Wada') required for someone who has worked in Mecca for five years, wishes to perform Hajj, and then travel to her home country?

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The people of Mecca are not required to perform the Farewell Circumambulation (Tawaf al-Wada') because they are not bidding farewell to their homeland. This ruling includes everyone who resides within the boundaries of the Haram. However, if a Meccan wishes to travel after performing the rituals, then they must perform the Farewell Circumambulation, so that their last act is with the House (the Kaaba).

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