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Heat Remains Main Challenge for Hajj Pilgrims in Mecca
Pilgrims in Mecca continue to face high temperatures during the annual Hajj. The heat challenge follows more than 1,300 deaths reported during the 2024 pilgrimage.
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Temperatures remain the primary difficulty for pilgrims performing Hajj in Mecca. The challenge follows the more than 1,300 deaths recorded during the 2024 pilgrimage. One pilgrim stated that plans to perform all prayers inside the Grand Mosque had to be adjusted.
The pilgrim said it was not possible to complete prayers scheduled during daylight hours. Saudi authorities have not released updated figures on this year's attendance or heat-related incidents.
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