Thursday, November 17, 2011

MILLIONS of MUSLIMS THROW ROCKS AT THE DEVIL IN HAJJ PILGRIMAGE "Millons of Muslims have stoned pillars representing the devil in a symbolic rejection of temptation on the second day of their annual hajj pilgrimage. Crowds on Sunday filed past the th

MILLIONS of MUSLIMS THROW ROCKS AT THE DEVIL IN HAJJ PILGRIMAGE "Millons of Muslims have stoned pillars representing the devil in a symbolic rejection of temptation on the second day of their annual hajj pilgrimage. Crowds on Sunday filed past the three pillars, which now resemble curved walls, in a four-level sprawling concrete structure built to expedite the flow of pilgrims, energetically casting pebbles at the argest one. Saudi authorities estimate that 2.5 million pilgrims have joined the hajj this year. The ritual will be repeated for two more days..."

http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=14891013

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