Hajj pilgrims staying at Mina

The Holy Hajj has begun with pilgrims reaching Mina following the 7th Zilhaj 1446 Hijri of the Arabic calendar.

Pilgrims from all over the world started their journey from Makkah towards Mina after Asr to perform the holy Hajj on Wednesday, reciting Talbiya (Labbaik Allahummah Labbaik) loudly. 

According to Hajj office in Makkah, officers and employees concerned of Bangladesh Hajj Office in Makkah and Hajj IT team reached Mina at 10 pm last night.

They set up offices in tents for providing designated services to the pilgrims.

Mina is located in a valley just five kilometres east of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Mina has been playing a pivotal role in the Hajj rites. 

During the Hajj, pilgrims followed the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) instruction and stay at three main sites - Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah as part of the Hajj.

The annual Hajj pilgrimage officially commenced as pilgrims began arriving at Mina from Makkah in the early hours.

This year, more than 1.47 million international pilgrims are joined by hundreds of thousands of domestic worshippers, reaffirming Hajj's status as one of the largest religious gatherings globally.