From dawn, crowds of Haj pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, to throw pebbles at pillars symbolising the devil during the ‘stoning the devils’ ritual.
Bahrain Pilgrims also continued performing the Haj rituals on the first day of Eid Al Adha, stoning the Jamrat Al Aqaba in Mina. This followed their overnight stay in Muzdalifah before proceeding to perform Tawaf Al Ifadah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in a spiritual atmosphere marked by security and tranquility.
Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Haj and Umrah Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda extended his congratulations to the head and members of Bahrain Haj Mission on Eid Al Adha, praising the efforts exerted to serve the pilgrims and facilitate their movement between the holy sites.
Bahraini Haj campaigns also began implementing their plans to transport pilgrims between Mina and the Grand Mosque in co-ordination with Bahrain Haj Mission and the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia.
The white-robed pilgrims contended with searing desert heat as they performed the days-long, mostly outdoor rituals, with temperatures reaching 44C in Mecca and Mina yesterday. Saudi authorities have ramped up anti-heat measures including giant fans, mist sprayers, cooled floors and trucks distributing drinking water.
More than 1.7 million people are taking part in the Haj this year, slightly up from 2025.
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