Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in this year’s Hajj, facing the significant challenge of a severe heatwave, which claimed over a dozen lives during the annual pilgrimage.
Despite the intense heat, the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah, and the plain of Arafat in Makkah experienced heavy rainfall, offering much-needed relief to the pilgrims.
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The rain improved weather conditions and lowered temperatures. Pilgrims expressed their gratitude to Allah Almighty for the rain, which created a more comfortable and pleasant environment for the ongoing Hajj rituals.
Several areas in Makkah, including the surrounding neighborhoods, also received rainfall, further enhancing the spiritual atmosphere during this sacred time.
The sudden change in weather has been welcomed by both local residents and Hajj pilgrims, who had been enduring the scorching summer heat in recent weeks.
