More than a million pilgrims gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius,…

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecasts hot to extremely hot weather on roads leading to Makkah and the holy sites during Hajj preparations.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has warned of dust-stirring winds and extreme daytime heat across several regions on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of…

As more than 1.5 million pilgrims from all around the world gather in Makkah for the upcoming annual pilgrimage amid rising temperatures, successful organization of a hassle-free…

MINA: Saudi authorities have intensified heat protection and healthcare measures for pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, as temperatures in Makkah and surrounding holy sites…

Saudi Arabia expands shading, cooling and misting systems in Mecca to protect Hajj pilgrims from extreme heat and ease movement across holy sites.

More than a million pilgrims gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between…

With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun

Muslims embark on Hajj amidst regional tensions, with over 1.5 million pilgrims braving the heat in Mecca.

Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.

Millions of pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, circling the Kaaba in sweltering heat as faith, repentance and global uncertainty shape this sacred journey.

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for an annual hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to…

With Mecca forecast to hit 47°C, Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry advises Hajj pilgrims to use umbrellas and follow preventive steps against heat exhaustion.

Rischi per la salute dei fedeli a causa del caldo torrido

Officials have called on worshippers to remain in air-conditioned tents during hottest hours of the day