Perform certain rituals such as sacrificing an animal at Mina or spending a day in prayer at 'Arafat . Gather pebbles for a ritual stoning of three pillars representing Satan's temptations . Demonstrate devotion to Allah . Strengthen sense of community with fellow believers from around the world .

The hadith narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah states that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that Mina, Makkah, 'Arafat and Muzdalifah are all places of sacrifice and standing. These four locations are integral to the Islamic pilgrimage known as Hajj. During this pilgrimage Muslims from around the world travel to these sites to perform certain rituals such as sacrificing an animal at Mina or spending a day in prayer at 'Arafat. Additionally, Muslims spend time in Muzdalifah where they gather pebbles for a ritual stoning of three pillars representing Satan's temptations. Through these acts Muslims demonstrate their devotion to Allah while also strengthening their sense of community with fellow believers from around the world.