MAKKAH al-MUKARRAMAH, Jun 02 (APP): The Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah, while issuing special guidelines on Monday regarding the timings for Rami al-Jamarat (stoning of the devil) and animal sacrifice, called upon intending pilgrims to strictly follow the instructions to avoid any untoward situations.
In light of the Saudi government’s instructions, each Maktab will have specific timings for Rami al-Jamarat on the 10th of Zilhaj, said a statement issued by the Pakistan Hajj Mission.
All pilgrims have also been advised to proceed in groups under the supervision of their Nazim as per the schedule. Each Nazim is responsible for ensuring that the pilgrims perform Rami within their allocated time slot, the statement further added.
Moreover, the Saudi authorities have scheduled the time for animal sacrifice for Pakistani pilgrims at 12:30 a.m. on the night between the 10th and 11th of Zilhaj. Therefore, all pilgrims are urged to complete the Rami of the first day before midnight.
The Hajj Mission also advised the guests of Allah Almighty to come out of the state of Ihram after performing Halq (head shaving) or Qasr (hair shortening) following the Fajr prayer on the 11th of Zilhaj.