Makkah – Saba:
Pilgrims began the first of the three days of Tashreeq in Hajj rituals on Saturday, during which they will throw stones at al-Jamarat (stones) at al-Jamarat site in Mina, western Saudi Arabia, and then conclude their Hajj with the Farewell Tawaf.
The first group of pilgrims arrived at al-Jamarat facility in Mina on the first day of Tashreeq and performed the stoning of al-Jamarat, according to Anadolu Agency.
In Mina, pilgrims throw 21 pebbles at al-Jamarat, starting with the smallest, then the middle, and finally the largest, with seven pebbles for each al-Jamarat. They pronounce Allahu Akbar with each one and make whatever supplications they wish after the smallest and middle, facing al-Qiblah with their hands raised.
The Days of Tashreeq are the three days following the first day of Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims spend these days in Mina, also known as the "numbered days." According to Hajj rituals, the stoning of al-Jamarat is a reminder of the enmity of Satan, who confronted the Prophet Ebrahim, peace be upon him, in these places. This is how they recognize his enmity and are warned against him.
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