Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began.
The pilgrims began arriving in Mina on Wednesday, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah before proceeding to Arafat on Thursday, June 5, where they will perform the standing at Arafat (wuquf) — the greatest pillar of Haj — followed by the celebration of Eid Al-Adha on Friday, June 6.
Haj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is a once-in-a-lifetime duty for all Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey.
A glimpse of the first day of Haj 2025
Pilgrims make their way to Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah.
Pilgrims cross the road in Mina during Haj 2025.
Smiling pilgrim waves on the way to Mina.
Pilgrims shield themselves from the sun with an umbrella.
Pilgrims shield themselves from the sun with an umbrella.
Young pilgrim shields himself with a white umbrella.
Pilgrims walk under umbrellas to beat the heat.
Pilgrim in ihram heading to Mina as Haj 2025 begins.
Pilgrims travelling to Mina by bus.
Pilgrim waves with joy.
Pilgrims walk to Mina
Pilgrims proceed on foot as Haj 2025 rituals begin.
Pilgrims carrying backpacks make their way to Mina, passing emergency vehicles.
Pilgrims smile as they make their way to Mina from Makkah.
Pilgrims walk to Mina as Haj 2025 begins.
Haj pilgrim shields himself from the sun with an umbrella in Mina.
Group of Haj pilgrims walk cheerfully through the streets of Makkah.
