Muslim pilgrims participate in stone-throwing ritual on third day of Hajj
Summary
Over one million Muslim pilgrims are taking part in a traditional stone-throwing ritual on the third day of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The ritual involves throwing small stones at stone pillars to represent rejecting evil.Key Facts
- The ritual is part of the Hajj pilgrimage, a major religious event for Muslims.
- Pilgrims throw pebbles at three stone pillars called Jamarat.
- The act symbolizes the stoning of the devil.
- This is done to show refusal to give in to temptation or evil.
- More than one million Muslims join this ritual each year.
- The event takes place in Mina, near Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
- The ritual is a key part of the Hajj, which attracts millions of pilgrims worldwide.
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