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Heat, crowd management and increasing dangers: How Saudi Arabia is preparing for this year's hajj
While millions converge on Mecca, record temperatures and unregistered pilgrims put the kingdom's measures to the test.
How Saudi Arabia plans to avoid repeat of last year’s record Hajj deaths as temperature again hits 50C
Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter rules for Hajj pilgrims amid growing concerns about extreme heat, which took a deadly ...
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according ...
Hajj Begins With Sweeping New Changes
Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.
Muslim pilgrims seek forgiveness and shade on Mount Arafat during key Hajj ritual
Braving the heat and uneven surfaces, Muslim pilgrims scaled Mount Arafat to perform a key ritual of the annual Islamic ...
Hajj Begins With World’s Largest Air Conditioner, Surveillance Drones, and a Ban on Children
Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.
No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025
Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of ...
Hajj 2025: Over a million Muslims gather in Mecca. Know key rituals, dress code and weather in Saudi city
Begining Wednesday, June 4 until Sunday, June 8, the devouts, braving scorching Arab summer, will immerse themselves in ...