In response to forecasted soaring temperatures exceeding 45°C during the peak period of Hajj 2025, the Saudi Ministry of Health has issued directives requiring all pilgrims to remain inside air-conditioned tents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health and well-being of the over 1.4 million pilgrims expected
With the annual Hajj pilgrimage set to begin early next month, Saudi Arabia’s health authorities have issued a crucial advisory, urging all pilgrims to carry and consistently use umbrellas as a shield against the rising heat. This directive, coming from the Saudi Ministry of Health, is part of a broader strategy aimed at mitigating the
It was a night of grit and fireworks as Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba and Congolese contender Martin Bakole battled to a tense majority draw in their highly anticipated clash held early Sunday at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight contest, which formed part of the undercard for Canelo Álvarez’s bout against William
Saudi Arabia’s strategic effort to enhance the Hajj experience for international pilgrims has officially entered its seventh year, recording a significant milestone with close to one million beneficiaries since inception. Popularly referred to as the “Road to Mecca” initiative, this transformative project has streamlined pre-Hajj travel procedures for Muslim faithful embarking on the sacred journey
Saudi security operatives have arrested four Chinese nationals in the holy city of Mecca over their involvement in a fraudulent Hajj campaign circulated through social media platforms. This development is part of the Kingdom’s intensified clampdown on illegal activities aimed at exploiting unsuspecting pilgrims during the sacred Hajj season. The suspects were apprehended following thorough
In a fresh declaration backed by Islamic jurisprudence, Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authority has stated categorically that embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage without an official permit constitutes a sinful act under Islamic law. The position, made public by the Council of Senior Scholars, reinforces the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the sacred rites of
