Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with over 1.5 million pilgrims arriving from around the world. Despite the sweltering heat and ongoing regional tensions, many pilgrims express gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this significant religious event. The pilgrimage serves as a unifying experience for Muslims of diverse backgrounds amidst global uncertainties.
- ▪More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
- ▪Pilgrims are facing extreme heat while performing rituals around the Kaaba.
- ▪Authorities in Indonesia have emphasized contingency planning for the pilgrimage amid rising travel costs.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMuslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concernsThe annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begunByBARAA ANWER Associated Press and MARIAM FAM Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 12:03 AM1:12A Muslim pilgrim splashes water over his head too cool down outside the Grand Mosque during the annual hajj pilgrimage at the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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