Mina – “City of Tents”
The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah is the first day of Hajj. You will enter the state of Ihram and make your intention (Niyat) for the Hajj pilgrimage.
The intention goes as follows;
“Labbayk Allahumma Hajj. Allahumma Innee Ureedul Hajj. Allahumma Innee Ureedul Hajja fa Yassir-hu lee wa Taqabbal-hu Minnee.”
Travel to Mina, the tent city located 5-6 kilometres from Mecca. The pilgrims must stay here until the next morning performing obligatory as well as non-compulsory prayers. The tents have all the modern amenities to make the stay comfortable for the pilgrims.