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Hajj pilgrims begin devil-stoning ritual

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims arrive to throw pebbles at pillars during the "Jamarat" …
Millions of Muslim pilgrims flocked to the Saudi holy city of Mina to stone pillars representing Satan on Friday, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Massive crowds began the devil-stoning rite شعيرةwhich they will continue until Saturday or Sunday. Worshippers from 189 countries swarmedاحتشد to Mina since the early hours of the day.
Roads inside Mina and those leading to the city were choked withغص pilgrims walking on foot to reach the camps set up to receive them according to their country of origin.
The pilgrims had stopped to collect stones overnight in Muzdalifah, another holy town that comes to life only during the five days of the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Men and women were seen bending to the ground in Muzdalifah choosing their stones which they carried in empty water bottles or plastic bags. The stones must be slightly bigger than a chick pea.
"God is greatest, God is greatest, no God but Allah," bellowed صاح loudspeakers in Mina as pilgrims repeated after them.
The stay in Mina used to mark the most dangerous phase of hajj for Saudi authorities as it was marred افسد by deadly stampedes ذعر in the past as well as fires in tent camps.
In past years, however, tents have been fire-proofed while gas canisters اسطوانات صغيرة and cooking are banned in the camps. The stoning area has been expanded to avoid overcrowding.
1- Answer the following questions
1- Which pillar of Islam is Hajj ?
2- Where did pilgrims collect pebbles ?
3- Why did pilgrims go to Mina ?
4- Which precautions did Saudi authorities take to prevent deadly stampedes ?

2 -Choose the right answer
1- Roads inside Mina and those leading to the city were choked with ( men – women- people – soldiers )

2 - Muzdalifah, another ( down – military – shopping - sacred ) town.
3 - The stoning area has been ( limited – belittled – widened – minimized ) to avoid overcrowding.