Muslim pilgrims gathered on Friday in Mina, Saudi Arabia, to partake in the final ritual of Hajj — the stoning of the devil.
During this significant tradition, over 1.6 million pilgrims collected stones to throw seven times at three concrete pillars, which symbolize the devil. This ritual takes place in the Mina Valley, located just outside the sacred city of Mecca.
Many pilgrims began their journey from the sprawling tent city in Mina well before sunrise, seizing the opportunity to enjoy the cooler morning temperatures.
Muslim pilgrims perform the symbolic "stoning of the devil" ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina on June 6, 2025. — AFP
Muslim pilgrims cast their stones at a pillar symbolizing Satan during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Muslim pilgrims participate in the stoning of the devil ritual during Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — AFP
Pilgrims throw stones towards pillars representing evil during Hajj, Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Muslim pilgrims engage in the stoning ritual at the Hajj in Mina on June 6, 2025. — AFP
Pilgrims participate in the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Muslim pilgrims throw stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Pilgrims partake in the stoning ritual during Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 6, 2025. — AFP
