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Muzdalifah

مزدلفة

The open area between Arafat and Mina where pilgrims spend the night after the Day of Arafah.

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General information. History is summarised from established sources, and visiting rules come from official guidance, which can change. For religious guidance, consult a qualified scholar.

History

After sunset on the Day of Arafah, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah and spend the night under the open sky.

Many pilgrims collect the small pebbles here that they later use for stoning the Jamarat in Mina.

Masjid al-Mash'ar al-Haram stands in Muzdalifah. The Quran mentions remembering Allah at al-Mash'ar al-Haram.

Key facts

Key night
Night of 10 Dhul Hijjah
Landmark
Masjid al-Mash'ar al-Haram

Before you visit

  1. Outside the Hajj season it is an open area that can be seen by car on the way between Mina and Arafat.
  2. During the Hajj season access is limited to official pilgrims.

Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current visiting rules on the official source: nusuk.sa

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