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Muzdalifah

مزدلفة · Al-Mash’ar al-Haram (area)

Muzdalifah, Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Hajj overnight stopping place between Arafat and Mina.

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About Muzdalifah

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Pilgrims move to Muzdalifah after leaving Arafat at sunset, pray and usually stay overnight before proceeding to Mina.

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A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.

Place TypePilgrimage Ritual Site
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMuzdalifah, Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

Saudi developments have added extensive pilgrim services to this long-established ritual landscape.

Sacred Tradition

The Quran refers to al-Mash’ar al-Haram; Islamic law describes the overnight Hajj observance at Muzdalifah.

Editorial Context

This entry covers the whole ritual area, distinct from the particular mosque within it.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Combined Maghrib and Isha prayers
overnight stay
pebble collection
Night of 10 Dhu al-Hijjah

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October 15, 2026