Hajj News | Around 1.6 Million Muslims Gather In Mecca For The Annual Pilgrimage Of Hajj
Around 1.6 million Muslims have gathered in Mecca for Hajj, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. It is a pilgrimage that every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it is required to perform at least once in their lifetime. This year’s pilgrimage comes as the region remains on edge following recent conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with a fragile ceasefire raising concerns over wider regional stability. Pilgrims are also facing intense heat, with temperatures reaching around 48 degrees Celsius as they perform rituals outdoors.
