Arafat | B | بث
Dhul Hijjah 09, 1447 AH — May 26, 2026

Pilgrims concluded their standing at Arafat and the performance of the greatest pillar of Hajj amid deeply spiritual and emotional atmospheres marked by:
serenity
supplication
and tranquility
in a scene that reflected the unity of Muslims arriving from across the world.

As the sun set on the Day of Arafat, crowds of pilgrims began moving toward Muzdalifah to spend the night there in preparation for completing the remaining Hajj rituals and entering the days of Eid Al-Adha, within an integrated operational and service system mobilized by Saudi Arabia to serve the Guests of الرحمن.

The holy sites witnessed high levels of:
smooth movement
organization
and field readiness
supported by smart technologies and advanced digital systems that enhanced crowd-management efficiency and rapid response to field developments, contributing to the safety and security of pilgrims while facilitating the performance of their rituals with ease and peace of mind.

With the sunrise of the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah — the Day of Arafat — pilgrims began ascending to the sacred plain of Arafat amid deeply spiritual and emotional atmospheres filled with:
supplication,
Talbiyah,
and devotion,
during the greatest stage of the Hajj journey,
supported by a comprehensive and highly organized system of services.

Various security and organizational sectors oversaw the movement of pilgrims from Mina to Arafat through precise crowd-management and dispatching plans aimed at:
organizing the crowds,
ensuring safety,
and facilitating the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

Roads and pathways leading to Arafat witnessed smooth traffic flow amid the deployment of:
security personnel,
medical teams,
and field services,
across multiple locations.

Authorities also provided all essential:
medical,
emergency,
supply,
and guidance services,
to meet the needs of pilgrims arriving from around the world to perform the greatest pillar of Hajj.

Pilgrims are scheduled to perform today’s:
Dhuhr,
and Asr prayers,
combined and shortened at Namirah Mosque, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

At sunset, pilgrims will begin departing to Muzdalifah, where they will spend the night until dawn on the tenth of Dhul Hijjah.

At Namirah Mosque, courtyards and walkways witnessed high crowd-flow efficiency thanks to advanced organizational plans and crowd-management systems, alongside the provision of:
cooling systems,
water services,
healthcare,
and guidance facilities.

Namirah Mosque is considered one of the most prominent Islamic landmarks in the holy sites due to its connection with the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon. It is located north of Arafat, approximately 22 kilometers from the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

The mosque covers approximately:
110,000 square meters,
and includes:
6 minarets,
3 domes,
and 64 gates,
in addition to advanced sound systems, live broadcasting technologies, air-conditioning, and safety systems, enabling the transmission of the Arafat sermon and prayers to audiences around the world.

On the Day of Arafat,
the scene becomes far greater than:
human crowds.

It transforms into:
a rare global spiritual and human moment,
where millions of hearts gather in one place,
wearing one garment,
sharing one prayer.

What draws attention every year is not only:
the enormous number of pilgrims,
but also Saudi Arabia’s ability to manage one of the world’s most complex operations involving:
human movement,
logistics,
services,
and safety,
within an extremely sensitive time and space framework.

The Arafat scene also reflects the level of advancement achieved in:
crowd management,
infrastructure,
technical services,
and field operations,
during what is considered one of the largest annual human gatherings in the world.

Yet the Day of Arafat remains greater than:
numbers,
plans,
or organization.

For in this scene,
languages,
races,
and differences,
dissolve before one spiritual moment,
where everyone stands:
with hearts directed toward the heavens.

Mount of Mercy.. The Greatest Scene of Prayer

Mount of Mercy in Arafat witnessed the arrival of large numbers of pilgrims from the early morning hours, amid deeply spiritual atmospheres filled with:
supplication,
Talbiyah,
and Takbeer,
in a human scene that brought together pilgrims from different:
cultures,
languages,
and nationalities,
reflecting the unity of Muslims on the Day of Arafat.

Across the mountain slopes and surrounding areas, hands were raised in prayer and tears of devotion flowed, while authorities continued implementing field plans to organize crowd movement and facilitate pedestrian access, alongside intensified:
guidance,
healthcare,
and humanitarian services,
throughout the day.

As part of efforts to improve the pilgrims’ experience, Kidana Development Company continued implementing:
shading,
and cooling projects,
to reduce heat stress through an integrated system covering hundreds of thousands of square meters around the holy site, including:
modern shaded structures,
mist fans,
and advanced cooling systems,
within ongoing efforts to enhance service quality for the Guests of الرحمن.

At Mount of Mercy,
the scene no longer appears to be merely:
a human gathering.

But rather a rare spiritual and human moment,
where:
tears,
prayers,
and tranquility,
merge into a scene that captures the meaning of:
hope,
inner peace,
and serenity.