Mas'a

What Does Mas'a Mean in Detail?

The Mas'a stretches approximately 450 meters between Safa and Marwa, commemorating the journey of Hajar (Hagar), wife of Prophet Ibrahim, who ran between these two hills seven times searching for water for her infant son Ismail. During her desperate search, the well of Zamzam miraculously sprang forth. The modern Mas'a is a fully enclosed, air-conditioned, multi-level corridor with separate lanes for each direction to manage crowd flow. Green fluorescent lights mark the section where men are encouraged to jog (the valley area where Hajar ran most urgently). The sa'i begins at Safa and ends at Marwa after seven traversals. The Mas'a has been expanded multiple times, most recently to include an upper level, significantly increasing its capacity. The corridor features smooth marble flooring and is accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility challenges.