Saudi Arabia hails successful Haj 2025 season as pilgrims perform farewell tawaf

Saudi Arabia has declared the Haj 1446 AH-2025 season a success, as pilgrims began performing the farewell tawaf (Tawaf al-Wida) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after completing the major rituals of the pilgrimage.

Pilgrims opting for early departure circled the Holy Kaaba in large numbers on Sunday, June 8, and Monday morning, June 9. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, in collaboration with relevant agencies, reported that the



mosque’s operational capacity exceeded 107,000 circumambulations per hour, highlighting the scale of the final rites.

 “A majestic scene for the guests of Allah in the Mataf area on the second day of Tashreeq,” as pilgrims in a hurry began performing the farewell tawaf.

The Grand Mosque is witnessing a large number of pilgrims performing the farewell Tawaf,” estimating that “approximately 80 percent of pilgrims are opting for early departure.”