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22:59, 02-Sep-2017
Second day of Eid al-Adha: Stoning the devil in Mina
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Muslim pilgrims on Saturday took part in the symbolic "stoning of the devil" ceremony in Mina, western Saudi Arabia as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims made their way toward a massive multi-story complex after dawn to cast pebbles at three large columns.
It was there where Muslims believe the devil tried to talk Prophet Ibrahim out of submitting to God's will.
Mina is also where more than 2,400 people were killed two years ago in a stampede and collision of two crowds, which crushed people under the force.
The Saudi government has since widened some roads in Mina to try and improve the safety of the pilgrimage.
More than 100,000 security forces are managing the Hajj this year, assisting pilgrims and directing the massive crowds that move from one location to another in the areas around Mecca during the religious event.
The five-day-long Hajj is a series of rituals meant to cleanse the soul of sins and instill a sense of equality and brotherhood among Muslims.