US EditionFrom Arafat to Muzdalifah, 1.6m Hajj Pilgrims Continue Their Sacred
- On June 6, 2025, approximately 1,673,230 pilgrims gathered at Arafat in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj pilgrimage.
- This event follows the core Hajj ritual of standing at Arafat, considered essential and invalidating the pilgrimage if omitted.
- Pilgrims then traveled to Muzdalifah to spend the night, where they performed prayers and collected pebbles for rituals in Mina the following day.
- Among the pilgrims, 877,841 were male and 795,389 female, including 166,654 domestic and over 1.5 million foreign participants, transported chiefly by air and rail.
- The pilgrimage's coordination involved extensive planning, technology, and security to ensure safety and efficiency, signaling ongoing improvements under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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Arafat's day is considered the most sacred day of the year for Muslims.
EID AL-ADHA: After Arafat, pilgrims sleep beneath stars at Muzdalifah - Daily Trust
After an intense day of prayers and reflection at Mount Arafat, millions of pilgrims last night journeyed to Muzdalifah to sleep. It is an open sanctuary in the holy land that has no single tent or room, but pilgrims are obligated to stay there, thereby fulfilling a key rite of Hajj. Muzdalifah, nestled between Arafat and Mina, and 21.3744° N, 39.9023° E from the Holy City of Makkah, is where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) spent the night …
From Arafat to Muzdalifah, 1.6m Hajj pilgrims continue their sacred
RIYADH: On Thursday, corresponding to Dul Hijjah 9, more than 1.67 million pilgrims gathered on the plain of Arafat, marking the spiritual apex of the Hajj pilgrimage. From early morning, the atmosphere in Arafat was one of intense devotion, with worshippers praying, reciting the Qur’an, and raising their hands in supplication. The Day of Arafat, considered the most sacred in
Hajj 2025: Over 1.6 million pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat
Officials advised pilgrims to stay in their designated tents to avoid sunstroke during the hottest hours of the day. The post VIDEO: Hajj 2025: Over 1.6 million pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
After spending Thursday's day in Arafat, the central moment of the pilgrimage to the Holy Places of Islam, the pilgrims gathered in the evening in Muzdalifah. Faithful to the prophetic tradition, they fulfilled together the prayers of Maghrib and Isha. On this site, they collect the stones that will be used [...]
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