Two million Muslims to perform Haj this year

"The streets leading to Jamarat, however, cannot hold these many pilgrims. As a result, only 300,000 pilgrims can use the bridge per hour now," he said, while stressing on his Ministry's plan to expand Mina's streets. The Haj will reach its zenith on Friday, October 3, when the over two million pilgrims stand on the plains of Arafat. The pilgrimage will end after Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam that should be performed at least once in lifetime by every Muslim who is financially and physically capable.