Millions stone biggest Jamarat as Eid rituals begin in Mina

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th May, 2026) Millions of pilgrims began the symbolic stoning at Jamarat Bridge by throwing pebbles at Jamrat Al-Aqaba, marking the beginning of Eid Al-Azha obligations during Hajj 1447 AH.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), pilgrims started arriving at the Jamarat complex from early morning in a calm and spiritual atmosphere under a comprehensive crowd-management and security plan implemented by Saudi authorities.

The pilgrims performed the ritual in an organized manner across different levels of the multi-storey Jamarat Bridge without major congestion as security personnel, scouts and field teams guided worshippers towards designated routes and movement corridors.

SPA told APP that extensive arrangements including security, healthcare, ambulance, municipal and civil defense services remained operational around the clock to facilitate pilgrims during the stoning ritual.

The pilgrims first performed Rami of Jamrat Al-Aqaba, commonly known among Pakistani pilgrims as the “biggest Shaytan,” by throwing seven pebbles collected earlier from Muzdalifah.

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After completing the first stoning ritual, many pilgrims proceeded to perform animal sacrifice, shave or trim their hair and later move towards Masjid al-Haram for Tawaf Al-Ziyarah, one of the main Hajj rituals.

Authorities said pilgrims would continue the remaining stoning rituals during the Days of Tashreeq in Mina by throwing pebbles at all three Jamarat the small, middle and large pillars — over the next two or three days depending on their Hajj schedule.

SPA cameras also documented security personnel and scouts assisting pilgrims and ensuring smooth movement at entrances, exits and pedestrian routes around the Jamarat facility.

The traffic movement in Mina remained smooth for both vehicles and pedestrians as pilgrims returned peacefully to their camps after completing Rami.