Pilgrims begin stoning ritual in Mina on first day of Tashreeq under tight crowd-management measures
MINA: Hajj pilgrims on Thursday began the ritual stoning of the devil, casting pebbles at the Jamarat — three stone pillars in Mina — marking the first day of Tashreeq.
The Days of Tashreeq are the three days following Eid Al-Adha, during which pilgrims complete key remaining rites of the Hajj pilgrimage.
These days mark the final stage of Hajj, as pilgrims prepare to conclude their journey and begin departing the holy sites. The period is also marked by intensified prayer and remembrance, with strict scheduling in place to ensure the safety and orderly movement of millions of pilgrims.
The symbolic stoning ritual begins at Al-Jamarah Al-Sughra, or the small pillar, followed by Al-Jamarah Al-Wusta, or the middle pillar, and concludes with Jamarat Al-Aqaba, the large pillar, in accordance with established prophetic practice.
