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جسر الجمرات
The جمرات Bridge is a multi-level pedestrian bridge in منیٰ where حجاج perform the stoning ritual (Ramy al-جمرات) during حج. 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 منیٰ. 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 جمرات is a wajib (واجب) act of حج, symbolizing the rejection of Shaytan's temptations. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) defiance of Iblis and represents the حاجی's commitment to resist evil. The modern bridge is an engineering achievement designed to protect حجاج during this intense ritual.
The جمرات 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 مزدلفہ. 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.