June 20, 2024, 03:13 PM - 2 min read
The Hajj, a yearly pilgrimage, commenced on Friday. Millions of Muslims travelled to Mecca to carry out religious ceremonies established by the Prophet Mohammad for his followers 14 centuries ago.
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June 19, 2024, 08:18 AM - 2 min read
According to the Saudi National Meteorology Centre, the temperature at the Grand Mosque in Mecca reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) on Monday.
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June 7, 2024, 09:21 AM - 2 min read
Saudi Arabia announced that the hajj will begin on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon on Thursday evening, which marks the start of the month when the annual pilgrimage takes place.
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June 6, 2024, 12:02 PM - 2 min read
Last year, more than 2,000 pilgrims suffered heat stress during the Haj pilgrimage. Pilgrims face a heightened risk of heat stroke with a potential fivefold increase from global temperatures rising by 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times.
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