Where Mina fits in the Hajj journey
Nusuk places Mina, the Day of Tarwiyah, on 8 Dhul Hijjah after the earlier Hajj preparation and arrival rites. It is the stage immediately before Arafah.
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Mina During Hajj: The Day of Tarwiyah
Mina is a major stage of the Hajj journey. On 8 Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims move to Mina and prepare for the defining day that follows at Arafah.
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Reviewed 14 August 2026. SaudiWelcome is an independent educational platform. Hajj arrangements, assigned timings and operational instructions can change; follow current Saudi authorities and your authorized Hajj organizer.
8 Dhul Hijjah — Day of Tarwiyah
Nusuk's current Hajj journey instructs pilgrims to head to Mina on the morning of the 8th of Dhul Hijjah and spend the night there until the morning of the 9th, dedicating the time to prayer and supplication.
Follow your assigned movement plan
Hajj involves coordinated transport and large crowds. Follow your authorized organizer's timing, transport instructions, camp information and directions from Saudi authorities rather than trying to improvise a separate route.
Know your camp details
Save your camp and group information before movement begins. Keep essential documents, phone power and basic personal items accessible, and avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
Heat, walking and crowd awareness
Pace yourself, hydrate and follow crowd-control instructions. Current Ministry Hajj awareness material emphasizes heat prevention, cleanliness and cooperation with officials as part of a safer pilgrimage experience.
Next stop: Arafah
On the morning of 9 Dhul Hijjah, the Hajj journey moves from Mina toward Arafah. Keep your group plan clear and be ready for a high-movement day.
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When do pilgrims go to Mina?
Nusuk's current Hajj journey places the move to Mina on the morning of 8 Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Tarwiyah.
Do pilgrims stay overnight in Mina?
Nusuk describes spending the night in Mina until the morning of 9 Dhul Hijjah before proceeding to Arafah.
What is the most important practical advice in Mina?
Follow your organizer's assigned movement and camp plan, keep essentials accessible, and follow official crowd and safety directions.