Over 1.6 million pilgrims have departed Mina after completing the symbolic stoning of the devil for the third and final day of Hajj. The pilgrims, comprising 1,506,576 international and 166,654 local pilgrims, performed Tawaf Al-Wada (farewell circumambulation) in Makkah before preparing to travel to Madinah or return to their home countries.
The Hajj 2025 officially concluded on Sunday, marking the end of the pilgrims’ five-day stay in Mina. The stoning ritual proceeded smoothly, with no reported cases of stampedes or injuries. Saudi authorities had installed numerous surveillance cameras around the Jamarat and deployed thousands of security personnel to ensure safety.
Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud Bin Mishal, announced the successful conclusion of Hajj 1446, declaring it free of any security, health, or services-related incidents. He also announced that preparations for the next year’s Hajj 1447 will start immediately.
The Saudi Ministry of Health reported that over 5,000 healthcare volunteers were deployed during this Hajj season. This initiative supports the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, aimed at increasing volunteer participation and strengthening their role in serving pilgrims.
Many pilgrims had visited Madinah before Hajj to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and prayed at Masjid-e-Nabavi (SAWW), while others preferred to do so after completing their Hajj rituals.
The pilgrims’ departure from Mina marked the end of a significant spiritual journey for millions of Muslims worldwide.