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"Muslims on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca were seen performing the 'stoning of the devil' ritual in Mina, on the first day of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday. Footage shows the stoning of 'Jamarat al-Aqaba al-Kubra' (Great Jamarat), where pilgrims throw seven pebbles at the largest of three walls - going on to do the same at the other two over subsequent days. It symbolises Prophet Ibrahim’s defiance of Satan. After completing the ritual, pilgrims typically proceed to shave or shorten their hair, in a symbolic act representing purification and spiritual renewal. The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an obligation for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. It includes several key rituals such as the vigil at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and stoning the Jamarat in Mina. Eid al-Adha, the 'Feast of Sacrifice', also commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to God - before God provided a ram in his place. It is traditionally marked by the ritual sacrifice of a sheep, goat or cow, with the meat divided between family, friends and those in need."
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