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Soaring Temperatures Challenge Muslim Pilgrims during Hajj

Soaring Temperatures Challenge Muslim Pilgrims during Hajj

A Muslim pilgrim douses his head with water to find relief from the heat at the foot of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on June 15, 2024. (AFP Photo)

The Hajj, a sacred journey for Muslims, requires able individuals to undertake the pilgrimage once in their lifetime. However, this year’s Hajj witnessed a significant challenge as temperatures in Mecca surged above 115 degrees, causing hundreds of people to collapse, and many to succumb to heat exhaustion. The Hajj follows a lunar calendar, meaning it […]