Mina, also known as the "Tent City," is a valley located about 8 km east of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. It serves as a temporary home for millions of Hajj pilgrims who stay in air-conditioned tents during the pilgrimage. Mina is also the site of the Jamarat ritual, where pilgrims stone the three pillars (Jamarat) representing Satan, symbolizing their rejection of evil.

Key Facts About Mina

• Location: 8 km from Mecca, between Muzdalifah and Masjid al-Haram.
• Capacity: Can accommodate 2.5 to 3 million pilgrims in over 100,000 tents.
• Duration of Stay: Pilgrims stay in Mina on the 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and optionally the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.

Rituals in Mina

• 8th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Tarwiyah)
• 10th Dhul-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha & Stoning of Jamarat al-Aqaba)
• 11th and 12th Dhul-Hijjah (Tashreeq Days)

Facilities in Mina (Tent City)

• Air-conditioned Tents: Fireproof and organized by nationality for easy access.
• Medical Centers: Health services for emergency care.
• Food and Water Supply: Free meals and Zamzam water stations.
• Transportation: The Mecca Metro (Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line) helps pilgrims move efficiently between Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat.

Interesting Facts

• Mina has the largest tent city in the world, with over 100,000 white tents.
• The stoning ritual site (Jamarat Bridge) was redesigned to handle 300,000 pilgrims per hour, preventing crowding and accidents.
• The Jamarat pillars were widened and raised to make the stoning easier and safer.