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| Arabic | المسعى |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | al-MAS-aa |
| Etymology | From Arabic المسعى (al-mas'a), derived from the root س-ع-ي (sa'a, 'to walk/strive/endeavor'). The word literally means 'the place of striving/walking,' referring to the ritual of السعي performed there. |
Mas'a (السعي Walkway)(المسعى) The designated enclosed corridor between the hills of الصفا and المروةh within the Grand المسجد of مكة where الحجاج perform the ritual of السعي (walking/jogging seven times between the two points).
المسعى
The Mas'a was historically an open-air street between الصفا and المروةh in the city of مكة. Through various expansions, it was incorporated into المسجد الحرام and is now a fully enclosed, air-conditioned multi-story gallery. The walkway stretches approximately 395 meters in length. The current structure has four levels — basement, ground, first floor, and rooftop — to accommodate the massive number of الحجاج. The ground floor includes lanes designated for wheelchairs and those with mobility difficulties. The Mas'a is divided into two directions of foot traffic to manage flow. The green markers indicating the valley section where men jog are integrated into each level. The Mas'a is considered part of المسجد الحرام for all practical purposes.
From Arabic المسعى (al-mas'a), derived from the root س-ع-ي (sa'a, 'to walk/strive/endeavor'). The word literally means 'the place of striving/walking,' referring to the ritual of السعي performed there.
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