Millions of Hajj pilgrims perform symbolic `stoning of devil` as epic rituals draws to conclusion

Millions of Hajj pilgrims perform symbolic 'stoning of devil' as epic rituals draws to conclusion

Millions of Muslim worshipers cast pebbles in the “stoning of the devil” ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate the first day of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) holiday.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:11

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Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have started the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, with the rituals taking place over a period of several days and culminating in Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Sunday, June 25, 2023 02:19

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Hajj 2022 nears its end as pilgrims carry out final rituals in Mecca

Hajj 2022 nears its end as pilgrims carry out final rituals in Mecca

Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims are performing final rituals, including circling around the holy Kaaba and stoning the devil, to mark the final days of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Sunday, July 10, 2022 08:25

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 Resistance key to ending US intervention in Islamic nations: Leader’s Hajj message

Resistance key to ending US intervention in Islamic nations: Leader’s Hajj message

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a Jihad-like struggle and continued resistance is what can prevent America and other international aggressors from interfering in the affairs of the Islamic countries.

Monday, July 19, 2021 09:18

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Muslim pilgrims start second downsized Hajj rituals

Muslim pilgrims start second downsized Hajj rituals

A few thousand Muslim pilgrims have streamed out of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to launch the annual Hajj pilgrimage for the second downsized rituals staged during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sunday, July 18, 2021 11:29

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Millions of Muslims in Iran commemorate Eid al-Adha, Mina crush

Millions of Muslims in Iran commemorate Eid al-Adha, Mina crush

The occasion, which falls on the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Dhu al-Hijjah every year, was marked by saying prayers, sacrificing livestock and serving the meat to the needy.

Friday, July 31, 2020 11:23

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Muslims from around the world converge on holy sites

Muslims from around the world converge on holy sites

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19. The rites, observed by millions, are seen as a means of sending across the message of Muslim unity to the entire world.

Sunday, August 11, 2019 07:01

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