Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Hajj pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat under extreme heat as they participated in one of the most significant rituals of the pilgrimage. Despite the ongoing conflict in the region, over 1.5 million Muslims attended this year's Hajj. Saudi authorities have urged pilgrims to stay hydrated and protect themselves from the sun during the outdoor ceremonies.
- ▪Temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius as thousands of worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat.
- ▪More than 1.5 million people have joined the Hajj this year, despite regional conflicts.
- ▪Saudi officials reported an increase in foreign pilgrims compared to the previous year.
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In PicturesGallery|ReligionHajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sunTemperatures near 44C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMuslim pilgrims pray on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage. [Zain Jaafar/AFP]By AFPPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat at the most important ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40 degrees Celsius.From daybreak on Tuesday, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the…
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