Muslim pilgrims cast stones at a pillar symbolizing the stoning of the devil during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mina.
Muslim pilgrims cast stones at a pillar symbolizing the stoning of the devil during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mina.
As part of their pilgrimage to Mecca, pilgrims throw pebbles at the pillars to symbolically " Stone the Devil".
The stoning of the devil or pebbles is a way for Muslims to reject temptation, affirm their faith in Allah, and honor the prophet, Ibrahim.
During Tashreeq at Hajj pilgrims spends the night in Mina, near Makkah.
They continue to perform the ritual stoning of the devil each day before traveling to Makkah on the 12th night of Dhu Al Hijjah to take part in the Farewell Tawal ritual.