Masses of Muslim pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil known as the Jamarat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the annual hajj draws to a close.
Once the Hajj is over, men are expected to shave their heads and remove the Ihram , and women to snip a lock of hair in a sign of renewal and rebirth.Thereafter, the pilgrims return to Makkah to perform a farewell “tawaf” – circling seven times around the holy Ka’ba before heading home to their respective countries.In a briefing,
The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is often the most memorable for pilgrims and the culmination of Hajj, stand shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet, asking God for mercy, blessings, prosperity and good health.Many pilgrims said they would pray for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, more than eight months into the Israel’s attack that has left tens of thousands dead.
Delivering Hajj sermon at Masjid-e-Nimrah in Arafat, which reached a staggering one billion listeners worldwide, Makkah Imam, Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly called Muslims to forge unity, saying it would surely lead to salvation of the Ummah in addition to averting any discords or divisions.
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