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Mina, Saudi Arabia - A massive tide of white-clad pilgrims flowed into Jamarat, in the vicinity of Mina early Friday morning, June 6, as the symbolic rite of Ramy al-Jamarat, the stoning of the devil, began in earnest.

This is as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid Al-Adha holiday.

This marks a key stage in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, following the spiritually significant Day of Arafat and an overnight stay at Muzdalifa.

As reported by Daily Trust, the ritual of pelting the devil, a powerful symbol of defiance against evil, is performed at the Jamarat complex, where three stone pillars represent the points where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is believed to have resisted Satan’s attempts to dissuade him from fulfilling Allah’s command.

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world replicate this act, throwing pebbles to reenact that moment of unwavering faith.

But before reaching Mina for the stoning, pilgrims passed through two deeply significant spiritual milestones: the standing at Arafat and the night at Muzdalifa, both essential components of a valid Hajj.

The ritual at Jamarat began with each pilgrim throwing seven small pebbles, one at a time, at the Jamarat al-Aqaba while declaring “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest). This action symbolizes the believer’s rejection of evil and reaffirmation of faith, mirroring Prophet Ibrahim’s defiance of Shaytan.

The stoning must follow a specific sequence: from the smallest to the largest. Pilgrims pause to make supplications after the first two stonings, but not after the last. Over the course of three days, the total number of pebbles thrown can reach 70, depending on whether the pilgrim stays for the 13th.

As the pilgrims complete the stoning rituals and begin preparations for Tawaf al-Ifadah – the circumambulation of the Kaaba – the spiritual climax of their journey nears.

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