Haj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Muslims in Middle East mark Eidul Azha

Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the haj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Muslims in parts of the world celebrate Eidul Azha.

In Pakistan, Eidul Azha will officially be observed tomorrow.

Beginning at dawn, the 1.8 million Muslims undertaking the pilgrimage this year will throw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, located outside Makkah, the holiest city in Islam.

The ritual commemorates...