• Pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. AFP
    Pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. AFP
  • A pilgrim casts a stone at a pillar, symbolising the stoning of Satan, during the Hajj pilgrimage. Reuters
    A pilgrim casts a stone at a pillar, symbolising the stoning of Satan, during the Hajj pilgrimage. Reuters
  • Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mina to perform the Jamarat ritual. SPA
    Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mina to perform the Jamarat ritual. SPA
  • Pilgrims walk before casting their stones at one of three pillars that symbolise the devil. Reuters
    Pilgrims walk before casting their stones at one of three pillars that symbolise the devil. Reuters
  • Pilgrims cast their stones at one of three pillars symbolising Satan. Reuters
    Pilgrims cast their stones at one of three pillars symbolising Satan. Reuters
  • An Iranian pilgrim on the way to the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
    An Iranian pilgrim on the way to the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
  • A member of the Saudi security forces sprays water on a pilgrim in Mina, near Makkah. AFP
    A member of the Saudi security forces sprays water on a pilgrim in Mina, near Makkah. AFP
  • Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual in Mina, near Makkah. AFP
    Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual in Mina, near Makkah. AFP
  • The stoning of the devil ritual takes place at the Jamarat complex in Mina. AFP
    The stoning of the devil ritual takes place at the Jamarat complex in Mina. AFP
  • Pilgrims prepare to perform the stoning of the devil ritual. AFP
    Pilgrims prepare to perform the stoning of the devil ritual. AFP
  • The ceremony involves Hajj pilgrims casting seven stones at three pillars. AFP
    The ceremony involves Hajj pilgrims casting seven stones at three pillars. AFP
  • A ride on dad's shoulders during the ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA
    A ride on dad's shoulders during the ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA
  • Women hurl pebbles as part of the ritual in Mina, Saudi Arabia. EPA
    Women hurl pebbles as part of the ritual in Mina, Saudi Arabia. EPA
  • The ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA
    The ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA
  • Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual. AFP
    Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual. AFP
  • The ritual is a symbolic re-enactment of the Prophet Ibrahim’s Hajj. AFP
    The ritual is a symbolic re-enactment of the Prophet Ibrahim’s Hajj. AFP
  • Pilgrims throw stones in the ritual. AFP
    Pilgrims throw stones in the ritual. AFP
  • The stoning is part of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
    The stoning is part of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
  • The stones are cast. AFP
    The stones are cast. AFP
  • This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on June 28, 2023 shows Muslim pilgrims performing the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. (Photo by SPA / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SPA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
    This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on June 28, 2023 shows Muslim pilgrims performing the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. (Photo by SPA / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SPA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
  • Hajj pilgrims outside a tent camp near Makkah. AP
    Hajj pilgrims outside a tent camp near Makkah. AP
  • Pilgrims perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP
    Pilgrims perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP
  • The stoning of the devil ceremony. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
    The stoning of the devil ceremony. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
  • Pilgrims perform the ritual at this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
    Pilgrims perform the ritual at this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
  • The site of the stoning ritual at Hajj. SPA
    The site of the stoning ritual at Hajj. SPA
  • A crowd prepare to cast their stones. Reuters
    A crowd prepare to cast their stones. Reuters
  • They walk to the site in Mina. Reuters
    They walk to the site in Mina. Reuters
  • Millions of pilgrims set off on the journey from Muzdalifah to Mina. SPA
    Millions of pilgrims set off on the journey from Muzdalifah to Mina. SPA

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Pilgrims perform stoning ritual at Jamrat Al Aqaba - in pictures

The 'stoning of the devil' ceremony takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage

The National

June 28, 2023

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Updated: June 28, 2023, 8:44 AM
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