Pilgrims Complete Jamarat Stoning as Hajj Rites Continue

Crowds moved smoothly through Mina and the Jamarat Bridge with heavy security and safety measures in place for the stoning ritual.

Publish date: Friday، 06 June 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Pilgrims Complete Jamarat Stoning as Hajj Rites Continue

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Thousands of Hajj pilgrims made their way to Mina early Friday morning to perform one of the most important rituals of the pilgrimage — the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat Bridge.

The ritual began at dawn, with pilgrims heading straight to the largest of the three pillars, Jamrat al-Aqaba. The movement started from Muzdalifah after midnight and continued in organized batches throughout the morning.

Security and Services at Full Capacity

Saudi authorities ensured all necessary services were in place. Security, medical, ambulance, and civil defense teams were deployed around the Jamarat Bridge and along the routes leading to it. Personnel were stationed at entrances, exits, and pedestrian bridges to manage the flow and maintain safety.

Muslim pilgrims ritually stone devil as hajj nears end

Multiple walking routes were designated to prevent overcrowding. The Jamarat complex — built with crowd control and multi-level access in mind — connected easily to the Mashaer train and surrounding pilgrim camps, making movement smoother for the massive crowd.

Smooth Return After the Ritual

After completing the stoning at Jamrat al-Aqaba, pilgrims returned to their camps in Mina. Their movement, both on foot and by vehicle, was described as smooth and well-managed, thanks to crowd control plans and pre-arranged schedules.

Next Steps in the Hajj Journey

Following the stoning ritual, pilgrims proceeded to complete other major rites of Hajj, including animal sacrifice, shaving their heads (for men), performing the Tawaf al-Ifadah (circling the Kaaba), and walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa — all essential steps before concluding the pilgrimage.

Pilgrims Complete Jamarat Stoning as Hajj Rites Continue

Security and Services at Full Capacity

Smooth Return After the Ritual

Next Steps in the Hajj Journey

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Pilgrims Complete Jamarat Stoning as Hajj Rites Continue

Security and Services at Full Capacity

Smooth Return After the Ritual

Next Steps in the Hajj Journey

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