MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 14 (MENA) - Pilgrims began arriving in Mina on Friday, the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah. It is recommended for pilgrims to arrive at Mina before noon on this day, where they follow the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Thereafter, they head to stand on Mount Arafat, which marks the climax of Hajj journey, from dawn until sunset on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, stay the night in Muzdalifah to spend 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Dhul-Hijjah and perform the Stoning of the Jamarat ritual.

The Saudi kingdom’s wise leadership asked that pilgrims be provided with security, medical, and catering services, and means of transportation, to facilitate their Hajj and enable them to perform religious rituals in an atmosphere of spirituality and reassurance, highlighting to government and other concerned agencies the importance of exerting all the effort to make Hajj a success. (MENA)

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