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Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia, as Muslims the world over celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday.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 Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. IMAGES
Mask-clad Muslim pilgrims throw pebbles as they "stone the devil" in the last major ritual of a scaled-back hajj due to coronavirus limits for a second year running. IMAGES
The first groups of Muslim pilgrims arrive to Mecca's Kaaba as they begin the annual hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage. IMAGES
The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off and will close with Kamala Harris's speech formally accepting the party’s nomination. IMAGES
Images of the United Center venue in Chicago, Illinois, on the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention. Kamala Harris is poised to deliver the biggest speech of her political life later Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination. IMAGES
On the final day of campaigning, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third six-year term, holds a rally in Maracaibo (west) amid a climate of nervousness about possible fraud in the July 28 vote and violence in the aftermath. Maduro, in office since taking over from Hugo Chavez in 2013, counts the electoral authorities, military top brass and other state On the final day of campaigninginstitutions among his backers. He also has enjoyed unlimited access to state media and funding for propaganda on everything from building facades to toll booth signage and even ambulances. IMAGES
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