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סעודיה חאג' מוסלמים מכה כעבה האבן הקדושה

Hajj 2026: 1.5 million gather in Mecca despite threat of Iranian strikes

About 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims are performing the Hajj in Mecca as Saudi Arabia hosts the annual pilgrimage amid fears of renewed war with Iran and possible missile attacks, with many ignoring travel warnings and saying they are in the 'safest place in the world'

News Agencies, ynet | 05.25.26

Turkish Muslim pilgrim pours cold water from a bottle on her head to cool off

Egypt forms crisis unit on haj deaths as toll rises

Hundreds of people from different countries have died in punishing conditions for the haj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city, where temperatures have at times exceeded 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit)

Reuters | 06.20.24

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Muslims in Mecca celebrate Feast of Sacrifice in scorching heat

Worshippers are facing temperatures exceeding 104°F during the Feast of the Sacrifice in Mecca; To provide relief to the worshippers, water-spraying devices are installed in the mosque surrounding the Kaaba and there is free water distribution

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 06.27.23

Muslims leave for the Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca

Through personal ups and downs, they've waited years to perform the hajj, these are their stories

From Gaza to the US - millions of Muslims of many races and classes will converge in Mecca it together as one to begin several days of rituals, as every pilgrim brings their own yearnings and experiences

Associated Press | 06.25.23

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