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Pilgrims of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program Leave Mina after Casting Stones at Jamarat on Second Day of Tashreeq


Makkah: The pilgrims participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, consist of 3,322 individuals from 88 different countries. They concluded the ritual of casting stones at the Jamarat in Mina today, where they threw pebbles at three pillars in sequence: Jamarat Al-Oula (the small pillar), Jamarat Al-Wusta (the middle pillar), and Jamarat Al-Aqaba (the large pillar).

Following this, the pilgrims proceeded to the Grand Mosque to perform the Farewell Tawaf. Tomorrow, they will travel to Madinah to spend several days near the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), offering prayers at the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, visiting the Quba Mosque, and exploring other significant historical landmarks.

The guests of the program, hailing from various countries worldwide, commended the excellent services provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance. They expressed appreciation for the provisi
on of all their needs and for the smooth and convenient transportation between the holy sites and the Jamarat. They prayed for the well-being of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, recognizing their continuous supervision, care, and attention during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Source: Saudi Press Agency