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On the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, hacilar stone all three Cemerat after Dhuhr (same as the 11th). Those who wish to leave early (ta'ajjul) may depart Mina before sunset without needing to stone on the 13th. Before leaving Mekke, every haci must perform Tavaf al-Wida (farewell tavaf).
Pray Fajr in Mina and prepare 21 pebbles for stoning the three Cemerat. Continue reciting the takbirat of Tashreeq after every farz namaz. Make the intention for whether you will depart today (ta'ajjul) or stay for the optional 13th day of stoning. If you intend to leave today, ensure your belongings are packed so you can depart Mina promptly after stoning, before sunset.
After the sun passes its zenith (Dhuhr time), proceed to the Cemerat complex. Stone all three pillars in the same order as yesterday: (1) Cemerat al-Sughra (small) — 7 pebbles, then stand and make dua facing Qiblah; (2) Cemerat al-Wusta (medium) — 7 pebbles, then stand and make dua facing Qiblah; (3) Cemerat al-Aqabah (large) — 7 pebbles, then depart without stopping for dua. Say 'Bismillah, Allahu Akbar' with each pebble thrown.
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Hajj.
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
After stoning, you have a choice sanctioned by Kur'an-i Kerim (Al-Baqarah 2:203). Option A (Ta'ajjul / Hastening): Leave Mina before sunset on the 12th. You will NOT need to stone on the 13th. Head directly to Mekke for Tavaf al-Wida. Option B (Staying): Remain in Mina for the night of the 13th and stone all three Cemerat one final time the next day. Staying is considered more virtuous by many scholars, as Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) stayed for the 13th.
Before leaving Mekke, every haci must perform Tavaf al-Wida (the farewell tavaf). This is 7 circuits around the Kabe, performed in the same manner as any tavaf — beginning from the Hacer-ul Esved corner, keeping the Kabe on your left. There is no Raml (jogging) or Idtiba' (baring the right shoulder) in Tavaf al-Wida. There is no Say after this tavaf. After completing the circuits, pray 2 rak'at behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible, drink Zamzam water, and make your final duas.
After completing Tavaf al-Wida and praying behind Maqam Ibrahim, take a final look at the Kabe and make your most heartfelt duas. Ask Allah to accept your Hac, forgive your sins, and grant you the opportunity to return. Depart the Masjid walking backward or looking back at the Kabe as long as you can see it, as was the practice of some of the Salaf. Leave Mekke with a heart full of gratitude, resolved to maintain the spiritual transformation of Hac in your daily life.
While not a rite of Hac, visiting Hz. Peygamber's Mosque (Al-Masjid al-Nabawi) in Medine is highly sunnet. Many hacilar visit before or after Hac. Pray in Hz. Peygamber's Mosque, visit the Rawdah, send salutations upon Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) at his grave, and visit the graveyard of Baqi'. The visit to Medine is a separate act of worship and has no connection to the validity of Hac.