Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia
PTI, Aug 11, 2019, 12:51 PM IST
Mina: Close to 2.5 million pilgrims took part in a symbolic stoning of the devil in the final days of the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as Muslims around the world marked the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
In Mina, pilgrims spend the final days of hajj throwing pebbles at a pillar in a symbolic casting away of evil.
To mark the completion of the hajj, male pilgrims shaved their hair and women trimmed theirs on Saturday to represent a spiritual renewal and rebirth.
Muslims around the world are commemorating the end of hajj with Eid celebrations, including distributing meat to the poor.
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