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Muslim Pilgrims 'Stone the Devil' as Hajj Concludes in Saudi
- More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims performed the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual on Friday in the Mina valley near Makkah as Eid al-Adha began.
- The ritual followed pilgrims' convergence on Mount Arafat a day earlier and an overnight stay at Muzdalifa, with authorities implementing heat mitigation and crowd-control measures after last year's deadly conditions.
- As part of the rites, pilgrims cast seven pebbles individually at each of the three stone pillars representing the devil, honoring Prophet Ibrahim’s rejection of Satan, while many engaged in prayer and recited verses from the Quran throughout the ceremonies.
- Wael Ahmed Abdel Kader from Egypt shared that they finished the ritual of throwing stones at the Jamarat shortly after beginning, while Howakita, a pilgrim from Guinea, expressed her happiness about celebrating Eid in Makkah.
- This year's Hajj experienced a significant decline in pilgrim turnout, marking one of the smallest crowds in more than thirty years, as authorities enforced strict safety protocols and cracked down on unauthorized participants to avoid a recurrence of last year’s deadly heat-related fatalities.
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HAJJ 2025: Pilgrims perform stoning of devil ritual and prepare for farewell tawaf
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Nearly two million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia began the final stage of the Hajj pilgrimage today by performing the stoning of the devil ritual at Mina before concluding their pilgrimage with the farewell circumambulation at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Stoning of the Devil, known as “Ramy al-Jamarat” in Arabic, symbolises the rejection […]
Symbolism, Smiles During Stoning of Devil Ritual at Hajj
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, it represents a victory over evil. World News | Symbolism, Smiles During Stoning of Devil Ritual at Hajj.
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim faithful completed on Friday in Saudi Arabia the last great ritual of the annual pilgrimage, Satan's stoning, marking the beginning of Eid al-Adha.
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Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj
More than 1.6 million Muslims are completing a core element of the Hajj, the symbolic stoning of the devil. For some, the ritual at the Hajj marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, it represents a…
2025 Hajj: Crowd moves to pelt devil after night at Muzdalifa - Daily Trust
From Hamza Idris, in S/Arabia A massive tide of white-clad pilgrims flowed into Jamarat, in the vicinity of Mina early Friday morning as the symbolic rite of Ramy al-Jamarat, the stoning of the devil, began in earnest. This marks a key stage in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, following the spiritually significant Day of Arafat and an overnight stay at Muzdalifa. The ritual of pelting the devil, a powerful symbol of defiance against evil, is performe…
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