Pilgrims have arrived at the Mina valley in Mecca to observe the Day of Trowiyah [1].
This gathering marks one of the primary stages of the Hajj, serving as a spiritual preparation before pilgrims move toward the higher areas of Mina and other holy sites.
Saudi authorities said Wednesday evening that the arrival of pilgrims at the Mina site, located west of Mecca, was complete [2]. The influx of worshippers continued into the early hours of Friday, June 14, 2024 [3].
According to reports from the Kuwait News Agency, pilgrims arrived at the site with the break of dawn on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah [1], chanting prayers and takbir as they entered the valley.
The Day of Trowiyah is a critical stop in the Hajj sequence. It follows the standing at the Jamrat al-Aqaba and involves spending the day in Mina before the transition to the next phase of the pilgrimage [4].
Bahrain News Agency said that the movement of pilgrims into the valley began on Friday [3]. The coordination of these movements is essential for managing the millions of people who visit the region annually to perform the rites.
Saudi officials have managed the logistics of the arrival to ensure the flow of people into the valley remains orderly as the rites progress toward the peak of the pilgrimage season.
“Pilgrims have arrived at the Mina valley in Mecca to observe the Day of Trowiyah.”
The completion of the arrival at Mina signifies the formal start of the Hajj's most intensive phase. By successfully managing the transition of pilgrims to the valley for the Day of Trowiyah, Saudi authorities establish the logistical baseline for the subsequent, more crowded movements toward Arafat and Muzdalifah, which are the spiritual pinnacles of the pilgrimage.
