- The 2024 Hajj is in a momentous predicament because of soaring temperatures, which are a health hazard for the pilgrims.
The Ministry of Health even instructed pilgrims on how to protect themselves, such as taking an umbrella, drinking plenty of water, and having breaks between rituals.
- The National Center for Meteorology has forecasted hot to very hot weather conditions during the Hajj season, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 48 degrees.
Makkah, June 11, 2024 RELIGIOUS AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCE: Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali, spokesman for the Ministry of Health, said that the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health said that the remarkable rise in temperature represents one of the serious challenges that face the health of pilgrims during this year's Hajj season. The health official urged the pilgrims to observe the ministry's health guidance, including: bringing umbrellas to shade themselves from the direct sun, drinking plenty of water, and taking rest between the rituals to reduce the feeling of exhaustion and heat pressure. Al-Abdulaali urged pilgrims to closely follow these guidelines in order to protect their health and well-being while they carried out the Hajj ceremonies. He said that given the challenging weather conditions that are now in place, the ministry is doing everything in its power to provide pilgrims with a safe and healthy environment. According to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), the holy sites will have hot to extremely hot weather this year throughout the Hajj season, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 48 degrees. The likelihood of rain is low, and participants are urged to adhere to health laws to the greatest extent feasible by the NCM.
