Pilgrims Flock from Makkah to Mina to Spend Al-Tarwayyah Day

Pilgrims flocked in huge numbers to Mina on Saturday morning, the 8th the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1437 AH to spend the Al-Tarwayyah Day in pursuant of Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), where they stay until after the sunrise of the 9th of the Dhu-AlHijjah, the ascend to Arafat, return to Mina after staying one night in Muzdalifah to spend the days (10 - 11 - 12 - 13) and throw the three Grand, Medium and Small Jamarat (pebbles rituals).

Mina holy site area is 16.8 square kilometers and located between Makkah and Muzdalifah holy site, just 7 kilometers north-east of the Grand Holy Mosque, Saudi Press Agency SPA reported Leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided all health and security services to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals for pilgrims, emphasizing that service agencies should exert utmost efforts and provide best services during Hajj season.

Source : QNA