Nearly 2M pilgrims continue Hajj ritual on 1st day of Eid al-Adha

 Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual of casting stones at the Jamarat pillars on Friday morning, marking the first day of Eid al-Adha and one of the key rituals of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, western Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reports. After completing the stoning of Jamarat Al-Aqaba, pilgrims continue with the other rites of Eid, including the ritual animal sacrifice marking the beginning of the four-day Eid al-Adha festival. Pilgrims will remain in Mina during the three days of Tashreeq (Saturday to Monday), continuing the stoning ritual. Saudi authorities announced on Thursday the successful movement of pilgrims to Mount Arafat, aided by advanced artificial intelligence systems. The six-day Hajj season began on Wednesday, and the final rituals will […]