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Masses of pilgrims on June 16 embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Haj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Id al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is among the final rites of…
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Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, more than 1.83 million Muslims from around the world congregated on June 15 at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Haj…
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