<span style="color: #222222;">Around 2.5 million pilgrims took part in a symbolic stoning of the devil yesterday, marking the final days of the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.   <br />'' <br />'' The five-day hajj pilgrimage is required of all Muslims once in their lifetime if they are financially and physically able to make the journey.<br />''<br />''Saudi Arabia said, 1.85 million pilgrims from more than 160 different countries travelled to the kingdom for the hajj this year. </span>