Hajj Begins Amid Scorching Heat as Saudi Authorities Prioritize Safety

More than 1.4 million pilgrims gathered in Makkah on Wednesday to begin Islam’s holiest pilgrimage, the Hajj, despite blazing heat that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F). The pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, requires every able Muslim to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Wearing white robes symbolizing purity …

Saudi Arabia Announces New Health Requirement for Hajj 2025

JEDDAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new health requirement for all participants of the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage. The ministry confirmed that the rule applies to both Saudi citizens and international pilgrims. Officials stressed that meeting this requirement is mandatory to ensure public health and safety during the pilgrimage. “Hajj will …

PIA to Transport 35,000 Hajj Pilgrims

  Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has signed a deal with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to transport 35,000 Hajj pilgrims in 2025. Under this agreement, PIA will run special flights from six major cities: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Multan, and Sukkur. This arrangement aims to ensure smooth travel for pilgrims headed to Saudi Arabia. The …

Exit mobile version