Millions Perform Stoning Ritual as Eid Begins in Mina
News Desk
Islamabad: Millions of pilgrims on Wednesday performed the symbolic stoning ritual at the Jamarat Bridge in Mina by throwing pebbles at Jamrat Al-Aqaba, marking the start of Eid Al-Azha rites during Hajj 1447 AH.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), pilgrims began arriving at the Jamarat complex early in the morning in a calm and spiritual atmosphere under an extensive crowd-management and security plan implemented by Saudi authorities.
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Pilgrims carried out the ritual in an organized manner across the multiple levels of the Jamarat Bridge, with no major congestion reported. Security personnel, scouts and field teams guided worshippers through designated routes and movement corridors to ensure smooth flow.
SPA reported that comprehensive arrangements, including security, healthcare, ambulance, municipal and civil defense services, remained operational round the clock to facilitate pilgrims during the ritual.
As part of the rites, pilgrims performed the Rami of Jamrat Al-Aqaba — commonly referred to by Pakistani pilgrims as the “biggest Shaytan” — by throwing seven pebbles collected earlier from Muzdalifah.
Following the first stoning ritual, many pilgrims proceeded to perform animal sacrifice and shave or trim their hair before heading to Masjid al-Haram for Tawaf Al-Ziyarah, one of the key pillars of Hajj.
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Saudi authorities said pilgrims would continue the remaining stoning rituals during the Days of Tashreeq in Mina by pelting all three Jamarat — the small, middle and large pillars — over the next two or three days, depending on their Hajj schedule.
SPA footage also showed security personnel and scouts assisting pilgrims and ensuring smooth movement at entrances, exits and pedestrian routes surrounding the Jamarat facility.
Traffic movement in Mina remained smooth for both vehicles and pedestrians as pilgrims peacefully returned to their camps after completing the ritual.
