Pilgrims began arriving in Mina at dawn to perform the ritual of stoning the Jamarat. Authorities have allocated multiple paths to ensure a smooth movement of pilgrims across the Jamarat facility’s various floors.
The Jamarat bridge connected to pedestrian bridges and the Mashaer train, was well-managed with security, health, ambulance, and civil defence services in place.
Pilgrims stoned Jamrat al-Aqaba in an orderly manner, following a prepared schedule, and after completing the ritual, they returned to their camps smoothly.
With the completion of this ritual, pilgrims will proceed with other essential Hajj rituals, including sacrificing animals, shaving their heads (for men), tawaf al-ifadah (circling the Kaaba) and saii (walking between Safa and Marwa hills).
1.67m pilgrims pray at Arafat, no incident recorded
Meanwhile, no fewer than 1.67 million pilgrims to the Holy Land have completed the Day of Arafat without any recorded security or health incidents.
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee, praised Allah for the success of event.
The prince attributed the smooth movement and calm spiritual atmosphere to the Kingdom’s integrated service system and the leadership’s meticulous planning.
“In this great day, pilgrims gather in Arafat in devotion and reverence.
“They were transported from Makkah and Mina to Arafat in record time, under flexible and efficient plans, with no security or epidemic incidents reported — all by the grace of Allah,” he said.
Prince Saud expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, for mobilising extensive material and human resources to serve the guests of Allah.
He also acknowledged the direct supervision of the Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, in overseeing all operational plans.
“We are honoured by Allah to serve His sacred sites,” the prince said, adding, “It is a great responsibility that we must carry out with sincerity,” he said.
He called on all pilgrims to adhere to official instructions and thanked security forces, volunteers, and service personnel for presenting a positive image of the Kingdom.
“Continue your noble mission. “We are proud of you,” he said.
The Deputy Emir asked Allah to accept their deeds and grant them a blessed Hajj.