Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.
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TUE · 2026-05-26 · 15:08 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0526-79349
NSR-2026-0526-79349News Report·EN·Human Interest
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Thousands of Hajj pilgrims have gathered at Mount Arafat for the annual pilgrimage. The event is taking place under intense heat, with temperatures reaching approximately 44°C, challenging the endurance of the worshippers.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-26 · 15:08 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Thousands of Hajj pilgrims have gathered at Mount Arafat for the annual pilgrimage. The event is taking place under intense heat, with temperatures reaching approximately 44°C, challenging the endurance of the worshippers. This year's pilgrimage is unfolding amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict, adding another layer of difficulty to the spiritual journey. The gathering at Mount Arafat is a central ritual of the Hajj.
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Temperatures are near 44°C.
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Hajj pilgrims are gathering at Mount Arafat.
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The annual pilgrimage is unfolding under the shadow of war.
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