Makkah, May 27 -- Over 1.7 millions of Haj pilgrims spent Tuesday night, May 26, in Muzdalifah after completing the stand at Arafat, the most significant ritual of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

Pilgrims left Arafat after sunset on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah following a day devoted to prayers, supplication and remembrance. Earlier, worshippers had observed the Day of Tarwiyah in Mina in line with the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Pebbles collected for Jamarat ritual

In Muzdalifah, pilgrims collected pebbles that will be used for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat ritual in Mina, while also performing the combined Maghrib and Isha prayers.

Pilgrims collect pebbles in Muzdalifah ahead of the Jamarat ritual.

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