Hajj Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat Under Scorching Desert Sun

Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun

Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.

Ministry of Health advises pilgrims to stay in camps until 4 PM on Day of Arafat

The Saudi Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to remain inside their camps and avoid going outdoors until 4 PM on the Day of Arafat.

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm

The Islamic Information Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm Key Takeaways Pilgrims must stay inside their camps between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid dangerous heat The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has told pilgrims to rest, stay indoors during peak heat, and pray at mosques near their accommodation Temperatures across Makkah and the holy sites are forecast to reach 47 degrees Celsius during Hajj 2026 Saudi Arabia’s Min…