Today, Friday, pilgrims of the Sacred House of Allah began performing the rituals of the Day of Sacrifice, heading to Mina to throw the major Jamarat, a significant step in the Hajj pilgrimage, after spending part of the night in Muzdalifah.
This follows the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as pilgrims spent the night in Muzdalifah, one of the key rituals of Hajj that reflects the spirit of worship and sacrifice.
The throwing of the Jamarat continues over the three days of Tashreeq, with pilgrims continuing their rituals smoothly. After throwing the major Jamarat, they can head to the Masjid al-Haram to perform the Tawaf al-Ifadah, which is considered the final pillar of Hajj.
Previously, pilgrims had started performing the Jamarat ritual in Mina, amid well-organized arrangements and comprehensive security and service measures. These efforts ensure smooth movement between the sacred sites, starting from Muzdalifah to the Jamarat Bridge. Multiple pathways have been designated to facilitate the movement of pilgrims and ease the process of throwing the Jamarat.
The Jamarat Bridge is distinguished by its modern engineering facilities, carefully designed to distribute the pilgrims across the multiple levels of the bridge, contributing to the smooth and comfortable movement of the pilgrims. These efforts are integrated with the Mina tram network and pedestrian bridges, ensuring a safe and organized flow of pilgrims.
The roads in Mina showed smooth movement, with well-organized traffic management for vehicles and pilgrims, ensuring ease and comfort. As the pilgrims head towards the Jamarat Bridge, the flow remains smooth, with pilgrims being distributed across the levels in a planned manner to avoid congestion, reflecting the efficiency of the organization and planning of this important ritual.
After completing the major Jamarat, pilgrims begin the sacrifice rituals, where they slaughter their sacrificial animals. They then proceed to shave their heads, followed by performing the Tawaf around the Kaaba and the Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, thus completing their rituals on this blessed day.
Source: Fes News Media