Al-Masa'a
The path between As-Safa and Al-Marwah
Al-Masa'a
Al-Masa'a is the area between the hills of As-Safa and Al-Marwah where pilgrims perform the Sa'i ritual, which involves walking back and forth seven times between these two points.
What are As-Safa and Al-Marwah?
Two hills that Hagar (mother of Ismail, peace be upon him) climbed in search of food and water.
As-Safa
A hill at which Sa'i begins. Its rocks are still visible on the ground floor of Al-Masa'a.
Al-Marwah
A hill opposite As-Safa at which Sa'i ends.
Masa'a in figures:
- Length: 394 m
- Total walking distance of the seven rounds: approximately 2,761 m
- Average time to complete Sa'i: 45-55 minutes. Walking speed varies depending on several factors.
Masa'a Floors:
Masa'a comprises several floors, with a total area of 87,000 square meters. Those floors are:
- Basement
- Ground floor
- The Mezzanine Floor for electric wheelchairs
- 1st floor
- 2nd floor
- Masa'a roof