Almost two million Muslims participated in the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Extreme heat was the main challenge for pilgrims, with temperatures around 47 degrees.
Under a scorching sun, 1 million and 800,000 faithful were in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. For five days, the pilgrims met a set of rituals, especially outdoor, facing temperatures around 47 degrees.
At least 13 Iranians died due to the intense heat. The crowds are also a challenge. This year, all movements were monitored using drones and artificial intelligence.
Na Farewell ceremonythe pilgrims take seven turns in the opposite direction to that of the clock pointers to Kaaba, a holy cube -shaped stone. At least once in my lifeall Muslims with physical and financial conditions must do the Pilgrimage to MECawhich is one of five pillars of Islam.
For many pilgrims, the HAJJ is not just a religious obligationIt is above all a spiritual journey. At the end of Hajj, men must shave their heads and women should cut a hair lockin the sign of renewal.
Most pilgrims leave Mecca and then go to City of Medina340 kilometers away, to pray in the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad.
