Pilgrims Throw Pebbles at Jamarat Al-Aqaba on the Day of Sacrifice

   Mina, May 27, 2026, SPA -- Since dawn on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, pilgrims have begun performing the ritual of stoning of the Jamarat in Mina, starting with Jamrat Al-Aqaba, where seven pebbles are thrown. The movement has been smooth and well-organized in accordance with the approved crowd management plan.
   The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) observed pilgrims performing the ritual in an orderly manner, without congestion or crowding, across the different levels of Jamarat Bridge. Comprehensive services were in place, including security, healthcare, ambulance, municipal, and civil defense services, while security personnel managed the flow of pilgrims at the bridge and its entrances and exits.
   SPA cameras documented the efforts of security forces and scouts in guiding pilgrims and directing them to use the designated routes and levels of the bridge for the stoning ritual, ensuring smooth and efficient movement.
   After completing the ritual, pilgrims returned to their accommodations smoothly and without difficulty. Overall, traffic movement in Mina remained smooth for both vehicles and pedestrians.
   -- SPA