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Hajj pilgrims gather for symbolic ‘stoning of the devil’

Al Jazeera · 28 days ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
28 days ago

More than 1.6 million Muslims have arrived in Mina outside the holy city of Mecca on the third day of hajj as part of the annual pilgrimage. Some of the rites they perform have roots going back to the time of Prophet Abraham, the Patriarch of Monotheism.

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  • More than 1.6 million Muslims have gathered in Mina for the Hajj pilgrimage. 5s
  • Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil at the Jamarat, reenacting Prophet Abraham's actions. 11s
  • The stoning ritual is performed ten times over the final four days of Hajj. 1m 14s
  • Saudi authorities have expanded and upgraded the site to improve safety and comfort. 1m 19s
  • Measures have been taken to prevent heat-related incidents, following previous fatalities. 1m 46s
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