Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Saudi Arabia, attracting over 1.5 million pilgrims despite regional tensions. Many pilgrims express gratitude for the opportunity to perform this significant religious duty amid sweltering heat and ongoing concerns about the Iran war. The event fosters a sense of unity among Muslims from diverse backgrounds as they engage in spiritual rituals.
- ▪The Hajj pilgrimage officially began on May 25, 2026, with over 1.5 million pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia.
- ▪Pilgrims are facing intense heat while performing rituals, using umbrellas and handheld fans for relief.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump announced a largely negotiated deal with Iran regarding the ongoing war, which could impact the pilgrimage.
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- ▪ Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns — NPR Topics: News
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The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday (May 25, 2026).More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday (May 22, 2026). The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions and uncertainty. 13,194 pilgrims from Kerala to perform Haj; inaugural flight from Kochi on April 30Egyptian pilgrim Samya Abdul Moneim said she was grateful to God that she made it to the Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.“I am in a state of blessing and happiness,” she said in Mecca on…
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