Muslims stone devil as haj reaches end
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims stream into the Saudi Arabian city of Mina.
They have come from around the world to take part in the haj - a journey to the birthplace of Islam.
More than three million people are staying in temporary tents here in Mina.
On Sunday, they poured into the multi-level Jamarat Bridge to stone its wall - symbolizing the ritual stoning of the devil.
For many, it was the experience of a lifetime.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) EGYPTIAN PILGRIM, WAEL ABDULMAJEED, SAYING:
"I am very, very lucky to achieve my dream to accompany my mother to go to the holy places and to make this pilgrimage a ceremony."
One of Islam's five pillars, every Muslim who is able has a duty to complete the journey.
The haj started last Wednesday and will end on Tuesday.
They have come from around the world to take part in the haj - a journey to the birthplace of Islam.
More than three million people are staying in temporary tents here in Mina.
On Sunday, they poured into the multi-level Jamarat Bridge to stone its wall - symbolizing the ritual stoning of the devil.
For many, it was the experience of a lifetime.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) EGYPTIAN PILGRIM, WAEL ABDULMAJEED, SAYING:
"I am very, very lucky to achieve my dream to accompany my mother to go to the holy places and to make this pilgrimage a ceremony."
One of Islam's five pillars, every Muslim who is able has a duty to complete the journey.
The haj started last Wednesday and will end on Tuesday.
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