MINA: The Grand Mosque is undergoing intensive operational preparations to manage pilgrims’ movement during Tawaf Al-Wada, the farewell circumambulation around the Kaaba, which marks the conclusion of Hajj for most of this year’s 1.71 million pilgrims. In Islamic jurisprudence, pilgrims who perform the stoning ritual on the second day of Tashreeq may proceed to the Grand Mosque to perform the final tawaf under the option known as Ta’ajul, or hastened Hajj, provided they leave Mina before sunset on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah; otherwise, they must remain in Mina for the third day of Tashreeq.

After completing their main ritual of standing at Arafat, the core pillar of Hajj, by sunset, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah in a calm and dignified manner, reciting talbiyah a…

Hajj pilgrims depart Arafat for Muzdalifah after standing at Arafat, performing prayers and preparing for Eid Al Adha rites in Mina, including the stoning ritual.