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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 সাঈ performed there. |
Mas'a (সাঈ Walkway)(المسعى) The designated enclosed corridor between the hills of Safa and Marwah within the Grand Mosque of মক্কা মুকাররমা where হাজীগণ perform the ritual of সাঈ (walking/jogging seven times between the two points).
المسعى
The Mas'a was historically an open-air street between Safa and Marwah in the city of মক্কা মুকাররমা. Through various expansions, it was incorporated into মসজিদুল হারাম 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 হাজীগণ. 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 মসজিদুল হারাম 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 সাঈ performed there.
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