What is the general ruling concerning departure from Mecca for those intending to leave?

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Departure from Mecca necessitates performing the farewell circumambulation based on the general statement of the Prophet, peace be upon him: "No one shall depart until his last act is the circumambulation of the House (Kaaba)." Furthermore, anyone departing from Mecca is obligated to perform the farewell circumambulation, similar to those residing far away.