Saudi Arabian officials announced that the annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 4, confirmed by the sighting of the crescent moon. Over one million Muslim pilgrims have already gathered in the country. Hajj, a vital Islamic ritual, requires Muslims to perform it at least once in their lifetime if able. The pilgrimage occurs during Dhul-Hijjah, culminating in mass prayers on Mount Arafat. This year, the Day of Arafat falls on June 5, followed by Eid al-Adha on June 6. Concerns persist over extreme heat risks, as last year saw over 1,300 pilgrim casualties due to soaring temperatures.
Official sources report that this year, over a million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia in anticipation of the Hajj pilgrimage that starts on June 4.
The Hajj pilgrimage is a crucial element of Islamic faith and must be performed by all Muslims who are physically and financially able, occurring during Dhul-Hijjah.
As June 5 marks the Day of Arafat, the climax of the Hajj, it highlights the significant spiritual rituals, including mass prayers at Mount Arafat.
With 1.8 million participating last year, concerns arise about health and safety during the pilgrimage as extreme temperatures severely impacted the previous event.
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