Key points
- Pilgrims are set to descend on sprawling Tent City from morning of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8
- Pilgrims will spend Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of annual pilgrimage of Hajj
- The pilgrims will depart Mina for Arafat at dawn of Thursday, Dhul Hijjah 9
MINA, Saudi Arabia: The holy site of Mina is shining in its finest attire as more than 1.5 million pilgrims are set to descend on the sprawling Tent City from morning of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8, corresponding to June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
According to Saudi Gazette, the pilgrims will depart Mina for Arafat at dawn of Thursday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to June 5, to perform the ritual of standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of Hajj.
High-tech tents
Aerial images, broadcast by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), showed the bright lights illuminating the night in Mina, where high-tech tents are lined up to receive the pilgrims.
The vast network of roads in the Tent City is poised to receive buses and cars transporting the pilgrims, while government vehicles and foot teams are engaged in inspecting the huge Jamarat Complex to ensure its readiness for the stoning rituals, Saudi Gazette reported.
Mina in its finest attire as the Tent City prepares to receive guests of God https://t.co/ImLZmekaDf
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) June 2, 2025
Mina, a small valley located five kilometers to the east of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, is an integral site for the Hajj pilgrimage. The landscape of Mina is dominated by vast arrays of white tents, specifically designed to accommodate the multitude of pilgrims.
Comfort of the pilgrims
These tents are fire-resistant and are equipped with essential amenities to ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims throughout their stay.
The Tent City is spreading over an area with a capacity to accommodate over 2.6 million pilgrims during the peak pilgrimage season.
The infrastructure in Mina is a marvel of modern engineering and logistics, designed to handle the enormous influx of visitors smoothly and efficiently. The site includes extensive networks of roads, bridges, and tunnels to facilitate the movement of pilgrims between Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah — all major sites of the Hajj ritual.
