01:58Muslim pilgrims threw pebbles at the huge columns representing Satan in the 'Stoning of the Devil' ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca on Wednesday.
From dawn at the day of Eid al-Adha, masses of pilgrims took part in the ritual at the holy site of Mina by throwing seven consecutive pebbles at the stone monument of Jamrat Al-Aqabah.
The ritual marks the Prophet Abraham's challenge to Satan by throwing stones at him, according to the Islamic tradition. The Devil appeared in the Prophet's path three times before he decided to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's command.
The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. According to Islamic scripture, it must be performed at least once by those with the health and finances to do so.
Eid al-Adha celebrations follow the Muslim descent of Mount Arafat, a hill east of Mecca, and pilgrims then sacrifice animals such as sheep, goats, or cows.
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Muslim pilgrims threw pebbles at the huge columns representing Satan in the 'Stoning of the Devil' ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca on Wednesday.
From dawn at the day of Eid al-Adha, masses of pilgrims took part in the ritual at the holy site of Mina by throwing seven consecutive pebbles at the stone monument of Jamrat Al-Aqabah.
The ritual marks the Prophet Abraham's challenge to Satan by throwing stones at him, according to the Islamic tradition. The Devil appeared in the Prophet's path three times before he decided to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's command.
The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. According to Islamic scripture, it must be performed at least once by those with the health and finances to do so.
Eid al-Adha celebrations follow the Muslim descent of Mount Arafat, a hill east of Mecca, and pilgrims then sacrifice animals such as sheep, goats, or cows.
Muslim pilgrims threw pebbles at the huge columns representing Satan in the 'Stoning of the Devil' ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca on Wednesday.
From dawn at the day of Eid al-Adha, masses of pilgrims took part in the ritual at the holy site of Mina by throwing seven consecutive pebbles at the stone monument of Jamrat Al-Aqabah.
The ritual marks the Prophet Abraham's challenge to Satan by throwing stones at him, according to the Islamic tradition. The Devil appeared in the Prophet's path three times before he decided to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's command.
The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. According to Islamic scripture, it must be performed at least once by those with the health and finances to do so.
Eid al-Adha celebrations follow the Muslim descent of Mount Arafat, a hill east of Mecca, and pilgrims then sacrifice animals such as sheep, goats, or cows.