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Why do Muslim throw stone at the Devil statue during Hajj . When idol worship has no relevance in Islam?
Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' Muslim pilgrims are continuing the ritual of throwing stones at three pillars representing the devil, as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Crowds of people took part in the ceremony Monday in the Saudi holy city of Mina. Each pilgrim throws 21 stone at each of three pillars. The pilgrims then go to the Great Mosque in nearby Mecca to walk around the Kaaba, a huge cube-shaped structure into which is set the Black Stone, Islam's most sacred relic.
Saudi officials say more than 2.5 million Muslims have made the journey this year to take part in the Hajj, which is the oldest and most sacred ritual of Islam. All physically- and financially-able Muslims are required to make the pilgrimage at least once.
The stoning ceremony began Sunday with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims participating.
