Saudi steps up heat safety for summer Umrah pilgrims in Makkah
As Makkah temperatures climb into the low 40s Celsius, Saudi authorities have expanded misting stations, cooling and support services to protect summer Umrah pilgrims.
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As Makkah temperatures climb into the low 40s Celsius, Saudi authorities have expanded misting stations, cooling and support services to protect summer Umrah pilgrims.
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More than 308,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj within three weeks of the launch of the country's first four-year pilgrimage policy covering 2027 to 2030.
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