Explanation

The minimum stay for a pilgrim in Mina is two nights, the 11th and 12th of Dhul-Hijjah.

Additional information

Pilgrims are instructed to spend the nights of the 8th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul-Hijjah in Mina. 

On the 11th and 12th, pilgrims stone the three Jamarat. 

On the 13th, pilgrims can choose to stay in Mina and stone the Jamarat, or they can leave. 

If pilgrims stay in Mina on the 13th, they perform the rite of ramy. 

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