Hundreds of thousands of Pilgrims have safely and peacefully arrived in Mina through the day to stay the night of "Tarwiyah" (thirst-quenching for water) Day in accordance with the Prophet (Allah's Peace be upon him) Sunnah (Tradition). SPA mission at the holy sites has witnessed the movement of pilgrims from Makkah to Mina and noted that the pilgrims have moved in tranquility. "Despite the huge number of pedestrian pilgrims and those who are aboard cars and other vehicles, their movement is proceeding ahead easily and smoothly under the supervision of all governmental and non-governmental sectors. Security Forces have been assisting Traffic men in organizing the movement of pilgrims as well as guiding and helping them. According to SPA reports, the traffic has been moving ahead smoothly and easily although the number of vehicles and pilgrims are uncountable. SPA reports said this had been possible in view of modern transportation means, well-displayed guiding sign-boards and extensive efforts of all Hajj committees in addition to modern roads and tunnels reserved for walking pilgrims. --More 23 50 Local Time 20 50 GMT