Guide to Mina
Mina Guide
The “tent city” 5 km from Makkah — understand Mina, the Jamarat and their place in the Hajj.
The Tent City
A Pilgrim's Guide to Mina
Mina is a valley about 5 km east of Masjid al Haram, known as the “tent city” for its vast field of white accommodation tents. It is central to the rites of Hajj, though it lies outside the rites of Umrah.
The Tent City
Tens of thousands of air-conditioned tents house Hajj pilgrims on the 8th and 11th–13th of Dhul-Hijjah.
The Jamarat
The three pillars where Hajj pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning, now served by the multi-level Jamarat Bridge.
Near Makkah
About 5 km from the Grand Mosque, linked by roads, tunnels and the Mashaer metro.
Masjid al-Khayf
A historic mosque in Mina associated with the prayers of many prophets.
Mina is a Hajj site: pilgrims stay here during the days of Tashreeq and perform the stoning of the Jamarat. It is not part of Umrah, but understanding it enriches any pilgrim's knowledge of the sacred landscape around Makkah.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Mina is a site of the Hajj rites, where pilgrims stay and perform the stoning of the Jamarat. Umrah does not include Mina, but pilgrims often learn about it as part of the sacred geography around Makkah.
Because it holds a vast, permanent field of white, air-conditioned tents that house Hajj pilgrims during the days of pilgrimage.
Mina lies about 5 km east of Masjid al Haram, connected by roads, pedestrian tunnels and the Mashaer metro line used during Hajj.
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