More than 1.7 million Muslims converge on Mina to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha. All photos by Reuters.

MINA: More than 1.6 million pilgrims have gathered in Mina as Hajj enters the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the start of the most intensive phase ahead of Arafat Day on May 26. The…

Hajj pilgrims depart Arafat for Muzdalifah after standing at Arafat, performing prayers and preparing for Eid Al Adha rites in Mina, including the stoning ritual.

Symbolic act is final ritual of holy pilgrimage

Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on May 27, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.