4 Places to Rest While Performing Hajj Pilgrimage

Hajj is a spiritual journey that requires physical and spiritual devotion.
Mina at night
Mina at night. Photo: Rafia Khan/X

The rituals performed during the Hajj pilgrimage can be physically demanding. Thus, it is necessary to know the resting areas for pilgrims to regain their strength for the other rituals.

The Hajj pilgrimage is obligatory for every individual who is physically and financially sound.

The journey of Hajj along with its rituals is physically demanding. Here are some important points to note to take a break during this journey to regain your strength.

1. Tawaf

tawaf hajj
Photo: Ashraf Amra/EPA

Pilgrims can take a short break after completion of seven rounds around the Kaaba which is known as Tawaf. With each round of 200 meters, the total distance traveled for the whole Tawaf is 2.76 kilometers.

The Tawaf involves physical effort and thus pilgrims must take a short break or a rest to gear up for the next rituals.

2. Sa’i

sai hajj
Photo: Mustafa Ozer/AFP/Getty Images

Sa’i is also a physical effort as it involves walking briskly between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times. Thus pilgrims can take a small break after finishing this ritual.

3. Day of Tarwiyah (8th Dhul Hijjah)

mina hajj city 1
Photo: Reddit

On the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, the pilgrims walk from Masjid-al-Haram to the valley of Mina. The distance between the two locations is approximately 6 kilometers. The tents in Mina offer a chance to rest after a long walk.

4. Day of Tashriq

jamarat bridge
Photo: Yasser Bakhsh

This ritual adds maximum physical strain as pilgrims must climb each level of Jamarat Bridge to perform Rami or stoning of the devil.

Each level of the bridge rises 12 meters. Pilgrims can thus rest before and after Tashriq to regain strength.

Physically Demanding Rituals

  • Tawaf involves walking around the Kaaba seven times, summing the total distance to 2.76 kilometers
  • Sai involves walking seven times to and fro between the hills of Safa and Marwa and requires physical effort.
  • Walking 6 kilometers to Mina on the 8th Dhul Hijjah is tiring for many pilgrims.
  • The Days of Tashriq is physically demanding as the Jamarat Bridge rises 12 meters for each level.

These rituals performed during Hajj test the pilgrim’s physical and spiritual devotion to Allah. This is why Hajj is called a journey that requires spiritual and physical strength.

It is important to study the rituals of Hajj before embarking on the holy journey. One should be aware of the physical challenges and resting areas to prepare better for the journey.

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Google News, Facebook and Instagram.

Support independent Islamic website.

Support our mission to spread Islamic knowledge. Your donation helps our volunteer writers and infrastructure. Contribute now.

Accepted Payment Methods
Total
0
Shares
Share
Tweet
Pin it
Share
Share
Share
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Most Voted
Newest Oldest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Previous Article
Miqat Qarn Al Manazel

Things To Do at Miqat

Next Article
nusuk card

What To Do If You Lose Your Nusuk Card?

Related Posts