Pilgrims perform ritual of stoning at Jamarat on third day
Saudi Gazette report
MINA — Pilgrims began the ritual of throwing pebbles at the three Jamarat on the second Day of Tashreeq on Sunday afternoon amid an atmosphere of spirituality and faith under a meticulously planned organization by the relevant authorities.
Chanting 'Allahu Akbar'' (God is the greatest), pilgrims hurled stones first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar), seven times each. They prayed after stoning the first two pillars and quit quickly after stoning at the third Jamarat, following the tradition of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
The movement of pilgrims across the Jamarat Bridge was smooth, with worshipers easily navigating their paths, whether they were heading to perform the stoning ritual, returning to their accommodations in Mina, or traveling to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf).
After performance of the stoning rituals, pilgrims in a hurry, then swiftly proceeded to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Wida, the last obligatory ritual of Hajj. The Grand Mosque received several batches of pilgrims, who arrived from Mina to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida, before heading to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah or to their home. The pilgrims were seen in a spiritually elevated and euphoric mood after completing their lifetime spiritual journey.
The pilgrims' performance of the stoning ritual and heading to Makkah to perform tawaf are being held smoothly under a comprehensive organizational and security plans designed to ensure the highest levels of safety and comfort for pilgrims throughout their movements and the performance of their rituals.
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