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What is Miqat in Hajj?
Miqat is an Arabic word which means a stated place or point. Miqat in Hajj are those boundary points at which pilgrims are required to enter in the state of Ihram. Anyone who is intended to perform Hajj but did not entered in state Ihram at Miqat, he/she is liable to perform animal sacrifice called Damm as expiation.
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Source: Above answer is based on information given in books and shared by Wikipedia and Hajj Umrah Planner.