Is it a must to go to Mina on the 8th of zul hajja DWQA Questions › Category: hajj › Is it a must to go to Mina on the 8th of zul hajja 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff asked 4 years ago Is it a must to go to Mina on the 8th of zul hajja .If I go on 9th directly to Arafat .Is my hajj acceptable? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff answered 4 years ago It is sunnah to stay in mina on 8th. But your hajj will be acceptable if you go directly to Arafah on 9th.