Pilgrims return to Mina to participate in a ritual that symbolizes the stoning of Satan. This act is rooted in the Islamic tradition where, according to belief, when God commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as a test of faith, Satan appeared at this location in Mina to dissuade him. In response, Ibrahim threw stones at Satan to drive him away.
Millions of pilgrims gather at Jamrat al-Aqaba, where three pillars represent Satan, to reenact this event. They throw seven pebbles in succession at these pillars.
After completing this ritual, men either shave their heads or trim their hair, while women cut a small portion of their hair.
The pilgrims then proceed to perform Tawaf, the act of circumambulating the Kaaba, followed by Sa’i, the running between the hills of Safa and Marwah. Afterward, they return to Mina at the end of the third day and spend the night in prayer.
On the fourth and fifth days, the stoning ritual at Jamrat al-Aqaba is repeated after sunset.