More than 1.7 million pilgrims began departing from Mount Arafat to Muzdalifah after sunset on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, following the completion of the central ritual of Hajj, amid an integrated system of services and organization provided by Saudi authorities to ensure smooth movement and pilgrim safety.

Pilgrims in Muzdalifah perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers combined and delayed before spending the night and collecting pebbles in preparation for the stoning ritual in Mina on the morning of Eid al-Adha.

Authorities implemented crowd movement plans through the Mashair Train and shuttle buses, while the General Authority for Statistics reported that the total number of pilgrims this season reached 1,707,304.