Between 2 and 3 million Muslims have converged on Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for this year’s annual hajj — the pilgrimage to Islam’s holy city, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. (Only Muslims allowed.) Around the world, the event culminates with today’s Eid al-Adha celebration.

Some links:

• Muslim hajj pilgrims perform devil stoning ritual (Washington Post)
• President sends Eid greetings and wishes Hajj pilgrims well (Religion Clause)
• Hajj rituals test Saudi Arabian authorities (The Guardian)
• Mob in Athens abuses Muslims as they celebrate Eid (Reuters)

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