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جسر الجمرات
The Cemerat Bridge is a multi-level pedestrian bridge in Mina where hacilar perform the stoning ritual (Ramy al-Cemerat) during Hac. The modern structure replaced the old ground-level pillars with large elliptical walls and has five levels to manage crowd flow. Pilgrims throw seven pebbles at each of three jamarah on designated days.
The stoning ritual dates back to Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who threw stones at Shaytan when he tried to dissuade him from obeying Allah's command. The original jamarah were simple stone pillars at ground level in Mina. After several tragic stampedes, the most deadly in 2006, the Saudi government completely rebuilt the structure as a massive multi-story bridge completed in 2007. The new design replaced pillars with large elliptical catching walls and added multiple access levels with one-way crowd flow systems.
The stoning of the Cemerat is a wajib (farz) act of Hac, symbolizing the rejection of Shaytan's temptations. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) defiance of Iblis and represents the haci's commitment to resist evil. The modern bridge is an engineering achievement designed to protect hacilar during this intense ritual.
The Cemerat Bridge has five levels, each with its own access ramps. Follow the crowd management signs and one-way flow directions strictly. Stoning is performed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah (Jamrat al-Aqaba only) and 11th-13th (all three jamarah, from smallest to largest). Collect pebbles from Muzdelife. Each pebble should be roughly chickpea-sized. Avoid peak times immediately after Dhuhr; late afternoon or after Maghrib is less crowded. Stay with your group and follow official instructions.