After finishing throwing the pebbles at Jamrat Al-Aqabah, the pilgrims (except those who are performing Hajj Ifrad) are required to slaughter an animal. The following are some helpful guidelines:

1. Slaughtering can be on any of the days from the 10th to the 13th of Zul-Hijjah, but not after that.

2. The sacrifice can either be a sheep, 1/7th share of a cow, or 1/7th share of a camel.

3. Select the best animal and avoid those with defects.

4. Pilgrims can slaughter the animal themselves, or by appointing someone else.

5. Pilgrims can eat up to 1/3 of the sacrifice, offer 1/3 as a gift, and give 1/3 to the poor.

6. Pilgrims have the option to start with any of the following rituals: