Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Begin 'Tachriq' Days in Mina

Pilgrims at the Sacred House of God have commenced the first of the three days of Tachriq in Mina, marking a significant phase of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Traditionally referred to as the "Day of al-Qarr," or the day of stabilization, this period signifies the pilgrims' settled stay in the valley of Mina after completing the Tawaf al-Ifadah and most rites of the Day of Sacrifice.

During this time, the faithful dedicate themselves to supplications, overnight stays in Mina, and the symbolic ritual of pelting stones at pillars. The sacred site of Mina is experiencing a massive convergence of pilgrims heading to the Jamerat complex to cast pebbles at three pillars: the small, the medium, and the large Aqaba pillar, in that order.

To manage this immense concentration of people, Saudi authorities have deployed substantial human and technological resources. Integrated operational plans encompass transportation management, healthcare services, pilgrim guidance, and the provision of air conditioning and water supply systems, all under strict security and organizational measures. The Day of al-Qarr is a time for pilgrims to engage in numerous praises, prayers, and ritual invocations, as these days of Tachriq are considered spiritually among the most opportune moments for devotion and divine obedience.