Iran Press /Middle East :The Iranian Hajis (pilgrims) together with the pilgrims of another countries who were present at the "detestation from Pagans" in the plain of Arafat on Monday Aug.20,2018 , were chanting slogans against US ,Zionist regime and their allies. They also condemned the symbols of Satanic and global arrogance nature.
The event started via the recitation of Leader's message addressing Hajj pilgrims known as Hajjis. His Excellency stressed the fact that US policy against Muslims is warmongering.
Participants of the ceremony chanted 'Allah o Akbar (God is the Greatest} while condemning any compromises with pagans and arrogant powers.
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More in the ceremony, the pilgrims will offer the Arafah Prayer which was recited originally during the Hajj at Mount Arafah on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah by Husayn ibn Ali, the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the third Imam of Shiite Muslims.
On day of Arafah, Shia Muslims go to holy places such as mosques and graves of Shi'a Imams to recite Arafah prayer.
About three millions of Muslims departed for Arafat Desert late on Sunday.
Tuesday morning coincident with Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia, pilgrims will be headed for Mina in eastern Mecca, and will stay there till Thursday to performe the 'Stoning of the Devil' ritual at Jamarat.
The annual Hajj is a major religious duty for Muslims and must be performed at least once during a Muslim's lifetime.
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