What is Muzdalifah in Hajj?

MUZDALIFAH: After spending around 12 hours on the plains of Arafat on Monday for the most important part of Hajj, 60,000 people went to Muzdalifah in preparation for the final stages of this year’s pilgrimage. In Muzdalifah, the pilgrims collect pebbles for the stoning of the devil ritual at the Jamarat area in Mina.

Why is Muzdalifah important?

At Muzdalifah, pilgrims gathered pebbles for a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual which begins on Sunday, which is also the start Eid al-Adha feast of sacrifice marked by the world’s more than 1.5 billion Muslims. The ritual at Arafat is the most day of Hajj and is considered compulsory for a successful pilgrimage.

Why is Mina important in Hajj?

Mina incorporates the tents, the Jamarat area, and the slaughterhouses just outside the tent city. Mina is most famous for its role in the Hajj pilgrimage. The three Jamarat, located in the Mina valley, are the location of the Stoning of the Devil, performed between sunrise and sunset in the final days of the Hajj.

How far is Mina from Arafat?

It takes 15 minutes to travel from Mina to Arafat. Approximate driving distance between Mina and Arafat is 13 kms or 8.1 miles or 7 nautical miles . Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.

Where is Muzdalifah on the Hajj route?

Muzdalifah. Muzdalifah ( Arabic: مُـزْدَلِـفَـة ‎) is an open, level area near Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is associated with the Ḥajj ( Arabic: حَـجّ ‎, ” Pilgrimage “). It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat .

Where do Muslims do the Maghrib at Muzdalifah?

Muzdalifah stretches from the Valley of Muhassar to the mountains of Ma’zamayn. It is four kilometers long and covers an area of 12.25 square kilometers. During the farewell Hajj, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) performed the Maghrib and Isha salats together at Muzdalifah.

Where is the Muzdalifah area in Saudi Arabia?

/  21.39250°N 39.93778°E  / 21.39250; 39.93778 Muzdalifah ( Arabic: مُزْدَلِفَة ‎) is an open, level area near Mecca in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia that is associated with the Ḥajj (” Pilgrimage “). It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat .

What do you need to know about Muzdalifah?

Take great care in Muzdalifah. It’s a good idea to always carry a mobile phone and a torch (flashlight) with you. Maghrib and Isha, in the form of Qasr, will be performed together at the time of Isha. If you have arrived in Muzdalifah early, you must wait until the time of Isha comes in before you can perform the prayers.