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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 Say performed there. |
Mas'a (Say Walkway)(المسعى) The designated enclosed corridor between the hills of Safa and Marwah within the Grand Mosque of Mekke where hacilar perform the ritual of Say (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 Mekke. Through various expansions, it was incorporated into Mescid-i Haram 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 hacilar. 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 Mescid-i Haram 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 Say performed there.
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