Hajj Pilgrimage Becoming More Dangerous Due to Global Heating, Report Warns
Researchers said May temperatures in Mecca now match summer readings from the 1980s, narrowing the safe window for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.
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Hajj pilgrimage becoming more dangerous due to global heating, report warns
Climate change is gradually narrowing the window in which the annual hajj Muslim pilgrimage can take place safely, according to new research by the World Weather Attribution group published on Friday.
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AlKhaleej TodayClimate change is shrinking the safe window for Haj, study warns
MECCA, May 29 — Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim Haj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new study published today.The Haj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid areas on the planet, is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are exposed to extreme heat.This year’s gathering was again held in temperatures exceedin…
Climate change is gradually reducing the periods of the year during which hajj can be held in bearable weather conditions. This is revealed by a study published on Friday by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) international scientific network.
Climate change exposes millions of Hajj pilgrims to deadly heat for increasingly longer parts of the year – World Weather Attribution
The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam and a lifelong dream for many Muslims. All Muslims who are physically and financially able are expected to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lives. This year, the Hajj falls in May, traditionally a safer and milder time of year than the scorching summer months of June to September, and 2 million people are expected to embark on the pilgrimage (Al Jazeera, 2026). The pilgri…
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