Muzdalifah

The open plain between Arafat and Mina where Hajj pilgrims spend the night under the sky after the day of Arafat.

• Where: about 12.2 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its east side (21.38360, 39.93680)
• City: Makkah

History

After sunset on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah the Prophet ﷺ left Arafat for Muzdalifah, prayed Maghrib and Isha together there, rested until dawn and prayed Fajr early before returning to Mina. The Quran names the place al-Mash'ar al-Haram (2:198), and the mosque of that name stands near where he stood in dua before sunrise.

Muzdalifah is about 4 km long between the two valleys; it is lit and paved with pedestrian corridors, and the Mashaer train stops here during Hajj.

What to do there

• Pray Maghrib and Isha combined on arrival, rest, and pick up pebbles about the size of a chickpea.
• Make dua after Fajr facing the qibla until the sky is bright, then move to Mina before sunrise.

Tips for pilgrims

• Bring a thin mat, a light cover and a small torch; there are no tents.
• Water and toilets are along the corridors; keep your group together in the dark.

Nearby places

• Arafat — 4.5 km away
• Mina — 5.6 km away
• Jabal ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy) — 5.9 km away
• Jabal Thawr — 9.0 km away

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-25. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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