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The Hindu
2026-05-25
Muslims Commence Hajj Amidst Sweltering Heat and War Concerns
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj, facing extreme heat. The pilgrimage takes place against a tense geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East.
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said