Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals in strong heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are participating in Hajj rituals amid intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin. The final days of Hajj include a symbolic stoning of the devil, where pilgrims throw pebbles at a large pillar. This year's pilgrimage has seen over 1.5 million attendees, with many facing challenges due to the scorching temperatures.
- ▪Pilgrims in Mina threw pebbles at a large pillar as part of the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual.
- ▪The Hajj coincides with Eid al-Adha, a holiday commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
- ▪Medical teams treated several pilgrims affected by the intense heat during the rituals.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMuslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals in strong heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations startPilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of HajjByBARAA ANWER Associated Press and MARIAM FAM Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 7:48 AM1:23A Muslim pilgrim drinks water as pilgrims walk on their way to cast pebbles at pillars in the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual Hajj, in Mina near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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