Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began a key ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia under scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C. Despite the extreme heat, pilgrims engaged in prayer and worship, with some relief provided by mist-spraying fans and an ice cream kiosk. The Health Ministry reported a 90% decrease in heat-stress cases compared to last year's Hajj, which saw over 1,300 deaths. The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a religious obligation, with over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims participating this year.
Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj under scorching sun in Saudi Arabia
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began a key ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia under scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C. Despite the extreme heat, pilgrims engaged in prayer and worship, with some relief provided by mist-spraying fans and an ice cream kiosk. The Health Ministry reported a 90% decrease in heat-stress cases compared to last year's Hajj, which saw over 1,300 deaths. The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a religious obligation, with over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims participating this year.
Trending- 1 Last year (2024): More than 1,300 people died amid high temperatures at the holy sites during Hajj.
- 2 June 5, 2025 (Thursday): Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims embark on a key ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage on Mount Arafat.
- Pilgrims enduring extreme heat during a sacred religious event
- Implementation of measures to mitigate heat stress (e.g., mist fans, ice cream kiosks)
- Continuation of the annual religious pilgrimage for over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims
What: Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up Mount Arafat to perform a key ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage under scorching temperatures.
When: Thursday (June 5, 2025).
Where: Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia.
Why: To fulfill a religious obligation as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which involves specific rituals and acts of worship, and to seek forgiveness for sins.
How: Pilgrims scaled Mount Arafat, opened their arms in prayer, and used cooling measures like mist-spraying fans and ice cream to cope with temperatures exceeding 40°C.