These two areas are located within the boundaries of the Haram; that is, they are part of the Haram. However, the plain of Arafat is outside the Haram. The boundaries of the Haram from the Ka'bah are:
(a) To the east, 16 kilometres up to Ji'ranah.
(b) To the west, 15 kilometres up to Hudaybiyyah (Shumaysi).
(c) To the north, 6 kilometres up to Tan'im.
(d) To the south, 12 kilometres up to Adah.
(e) To the north-east, 14 kilometres up to Wadi Nakhlah.