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title: "How to Get a Free Wheelchair for Umrah in Makkah"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/umrah\/how-to-get-a-free-wheelchair-for-umrah-in-makkah\/"
type: "post"
updated: "2025-04-24"
description: "Willing to get a wheelchair during your Umrah journey? Here is all you need to know."
taxonomies: ["Umrah","Grand Mosque","Makkah","Masjid Al-Haram","Wheelchair"]
---

# How to Get a Free Wheelchair for Umrah in Makkah

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/umrah/how-to-get-a-free-wheelchair-for-umrah-in-makkah/
Updated: 2025-04-24

If you're traveling to Makkah for Umrah and have a companion who cannot perform Umrah on foot.

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## **Get Free Wheelchair During Umrah**

You can acquire a free wheelchair for your companion by following these steps:

### *Free Wheelchair Pickup Point in Masjid Al Haram*

#### **24/7 Availability**

- The service operates round-the-clock, ensuring assistance is always accessible.

#### **No Cost Involved**

- Wheelchairs are provided **free of charge** for completing Sa’i, Tawaf, or prayers.

### **Exact Location & How to Find It**

- **Google Maps Link:** [Click here for pinned location](https://www.google.com/maps/place/21%C2%B025'19.1%22N+39%C2%B049'40.3%22E/@21.4219836,39.8252718,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d21.4219836!4d39.8278467?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

**Step-by-Step Directions:**

- **Enter via King Fahd Gate (Bab King Fahd):**

This gate provides direct access to the Safa-Marwa corridor.

- **Navigate to Safa Hill:**

Walk toward the Safa starting point of the Sa’i ritual.

- **Locate the Service Counter:**

The wheelchair counter is **50 meters from Safa**, on the left side of the corridor (when facing Marwa).

Look for **green-and-white signage** in Arabic and English (e.g., “Free Wheelchair Service”).

- **Registration Process:**

Provide your name to the attendant. Receive a manual wheelchair instantly (no documents required).

- **Return After Use:**

Drop off the wheelchair at the same counter to ensure availability for others.