Where Muzdalifah fits
Nusuk places Muzdalifah immediately after Arafah. After sunset on 9 Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims move there and spend the night before the next stage of Hajj.
HAJJ 1447H • 2026 GUIDE
Muzdalifah: The Night After Arafah
After sunset on 9 Dhul Hijjah, the Hajj journey moves from Arafah to Muzdalifah. Follow your assigned movement plan, keep the night organized, and prepare calmly for the rites of 10 Dhul Hijjah.
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Understand the stage before you arrive.
Reviewed 14 August 2026. SaudiWelcome is an independent educational platform. Hajj operations and assigned timings can change; follow current Saudi authorities and your authorized Hajj organizer.
Follow the assigned movement
Transport between the holy sites is coordinated at very large scale. Follow your authorized organizer, assigned route and current Saudi instructions rather than relying on a generic timetable.
Prepare for Jamarat
Nusuk's current Hajj journey describes collecting seven pebbles in Muzdalifah for Jamrat al-Aqabah. For detailed ritual rulings or personal circumstances, use qualified religious guidance.
Keep essentials accessible
Carry only what you practically need, keep group and accommodation details accessible, and maintain phone power. Avoid separating from your organized group during high-movement periods.
Health and safety
The Ministry's current Hajj guidance emphasizes adherence to movement schedules, avoiding walking during intense heat where possible, and cooperating with officials. Follow current on-site instructions.
What comes next
On 10 Dhul Hijjah, the journey continues toward Mina and Jamrat al-Aqabah, followed by the other rites according to your Hajj type and authorized plan.
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FAQ
Quick answers
When do pilgrims go to Muzdalifah?
After sunset on 9 Dhul Hijjah, following the stay at Arafah.
Do pilgrims spend the night there?
Nusuk's current Hajj journey describes an overnight stay in Muzdalifah.
What stage follows Muzdalifah?
The next major stage is the return toward Mina for Jamrat al-Aqabah on 10 Dhul Hijjah.