Stone-throwing for the second day in a row completed without incident, reports

  • 2/10/2023
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Mina, outskirts of Makkah, Dhu-AlHijjah 12, 1437, Sep 14, 2016, SPA -- For the second day in a row, pilgrims have completed stone-throwing ritual in Mina without a single incident. According to the holy Quran, pilgrims are to choose between staying in the valley of Mina to enjoy the third stone-throwing day, which falls tomorrow, or leave today if they feel they have to go home. SPA journalists have witnessed pilgrims rushing to complete this one before last Hajj ritual done in ease, peace and quietness, starting with the small replica of the devil, Jamratul Sughra, followed by the medium, Jamratul Wostah, and ending with the grand replica, Jamratul Aqaba. Next and last ritual is to perform a farewell circumambulation in Makkah before heading home. Saudi government and private officials are keeping order and providing world-class protection and supplies and, with pilgrims cooperation, making this year's Hajj a complete success. --SPA 13:52 LOCAL TIME 10:52 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w

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