Makkah Mission Office anticipates pilgrim fatigue and disorientation in Mina

Makkah – The phase of mabit (overnight stay) in Mina and the stoning ritual at Jamarat are among the most critical yet physically demanding stages of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Beyond fatigue from the long distances, pilgrims may also lose their way when returning to their tents.

The Makkah Mission Chief, Ihsan Faisal, explained that the strategic location of the Makkah Mission Office near the Jamarat area allows it to guide and accommodate pilgrims who lose their way after performing religious rites.

‘After performing the stoning or if they’re unsure how to get back to their hotel, we direct them to rest at the Makkah Mission Office,’ said Ihsan Faisal on Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Upon arrival at the Mission Office, pilgrims are provided with food, drinks, and facilities to rest.

Once their physical condition has recovered, Saudi Hajj officials will escort them back.

‘We will escort them back to their respective tents according to their designated area,’ Ihsan Faisal assured, confirming the ground staff’s commitment.

To prevent pilgrims from taking wrong paths, Ihsan outlined the Jamarat area’s map, which now features a modern multi-storey infrastructure.

For Indonesian Hajj pilgrims moving from tents in Mina, the main routes generally lead to the third floor.

In brief, the movement path starts from pilgrims’ tents entering the first tunnel.

After traversing the tunnel and a brief open area, pilgrims enter the second tunnel which directly connects to the Jamarat’s third floor.

After completing the stoning of the Jamarat al-Aqabah, pilgrims simply turn right to follow the path back to their tents.

Meanwhile, pilgrims in the Syisah or Raudhah areas participating in the tanazul programme can use a direct access to the first floor.