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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 Pilgrims in the valley of Mina throw pebbles at the first of three stone pillars that represent the devil. According to an Islamic tradition, this symbolizes Abraham's throwing stones at Satan when he tried to dissuade Abraham from sacrificing his son. After performing this and other rituals in Mina, the pilgrims return to Mecca to bid a final farewell. Photo © Reza