First phase of Hajj rituals begins today

In sweltering temperatures, the first stage of performing Hajj rituals will start today after the pilgrims will leave for Mina.

The most of the pilgrims have reached Mina, where they will stay.

1.5 million pilgrims from all over the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj. About 160,000 pilgrims from Pakistan will also perform the Hajj while around 400,000 local pilgrims are performing the Hajj this year.

Pilgrims from all over the world are leaving for Mina today. Most of the pilgrims have been brought to Mina by buses, while the departure process of others will continue today.