Haj Yatra: Haj Yatra is much discussed these days. Millions of Muslims from all over the world reach Mecca city in Saudi Arabia for this religious pilgrimage. It is considered very important from a religious point of view. During this time a ritual is also performed which is called stoning the devil. Hajj pilgrims also follow this, But many people do not know the reason behind this. So let us know today who do Haj pilgrims throw stones at and why during this journey. .
Why do Hajj pilgrims pelt stones at the devil?
On the third day of Haj pilgrimage, the ritual of stoning the devil is performed . In the five day long Haj pilgrimage, Bakrid is celebrated on the third day. On the day of Bakrid, pilgrims who go on Hajj go to the city of Mina before the sacrifice and there they stone the devil three times.. The stones that pilgrims throw at the devil are found in three different places in Mina city–Hit three different pillars built at different places. The first pillar among these is Jamrahe Ukwa, The second pillar is called Jamrah-e-Wusta and the third pillar is called Jamrah-e-Ula
In Islam, there are three places where Haj pilgrims throw stones. , It was there that Prophet Ibrahim threw stones at the devil, When Satan was trying to stop him when he was going to sacrifice his son. The Hajjis consider these pillars as the symbol of Satan and throw stones at them. On the first day, pilgrims throw stones only at the big pillar. Then the stone throwing ritual is performed two more times in the following days.
Hajj pilgrims have to follow these rules
During the Haj pilgrimage, travelers have to strictly follow many rules. The first rule to join this pilgrimage is that the traveler must be a Muslim. The other rule is that during this journey, the travellers have to wear ihram. Apart from this, if women are participating in this yatra, then it is mandatory for them to be covered from head to toe. Male Hajj pilgrims wear white ihram which is a kind of unstitched white cloth, while female Hajj pilgrims have to wear white or black burqa.
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