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Ministry of Health reports 90% drop in Hajj heat exhaustion cases

The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday a remarkable 90 percent decrease in the number of heat exhaustion cases among pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, compared to last year

Ministry of Health reports 90% drop in Hajj heat exhaustion cases

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas during the BRICS Plus 2024 Summit in Kazan, Russia in October last year (File photo)

Saudi FM and UN Chief discuss over phone preparations for international conference on Palestine

June 05, 2025

Saudi FM and UN Chief discuss over phone preparations for international conference on Palestine

Iranian President calls Crown Prince to thank for excellent Hajj services

June 05, 2025

Iranian President calls Crown Prince to thank for excellent Hajj services

No security or health incidents reported on Arafat day, says Makkah deputy emir

June 05, 2025

No security or health incidents reported on Arafat day, says Makkah deputy emir

The General Authority for Statistics announced on Thursday that the total number of pilgrims who perform Hajj this year reached 1,673,230 pilgrims.

GASTAT: Total pilgrims performing Hajj account for 1,673,230

June 05, 2025

GASTAT: Total pilgrims performing Hajj account for 1,673,230

Highlights

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Ministry of Health reports 90% drop in Hajj heat exhaustion cases

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Ministry of Health reports 90% drop in Hajj heat exhaustion cases

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi FM and UN Chief discuss over phone preparations for international conference on Palestine

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Saudi FM and UN Chief discuss over phone preparations for international conference on Palestine

SAUDI ARABIA

Iranian President calls Crown Prince to thank for excellent Hajj services

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Iranian President calls Crown Prince to thank for excellent Hajj services

SAUDI ARABIA

No security or health incidents reported on Arafat day, says Makkah deputy emir

3 hours ago

No security or health incidents reported on Arafat day, says Makkah deputy emir

SAUDI ARABIA

GASTAT: Total pilgrims performing Hajj account for 1,673,230

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GASTAT: Total pilgrims performing Hajj account for 1,673,230

Several guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit expressed their heartfelt emotions as they stood on the plains of Arafat.

King's guests: Hajj organization is a testimony to Saudi Arabia's excellent care for pilgrims

June 05, 2025

King's guests: Hajj organization is a testimony to Saudi Arabia's excellent care for pilgrims

Smart medical wristband launched to monitor field officers’ health during Hajj

June 05, 2025

Smart medical wristband launched to monitor field officers’ health during Hajj

Pilgrims perform ritual of Standing at Arafat, marking the climax of Hajj

June 05, 2025

Pilgrims perform ritual of Standing at Arafat, marking the climax of Hajj

Most pilgrims remained inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m., in line with the directives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Most pilgrims remain inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m.

June 05, 2025

Most pilgrims remain inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m.

Hajj Ministry announces successful movement of pilgrims to Arafat

June 05, 2025

Hajj Ministry announces successful movement of pilgrims to Arafat

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Crown Prince arrives in Mina to oversee Hajj services

June 05, 2025

Crown Prince arrives in Mina to oversee Hajj services

Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomed large number of pilgrims who started gathering from early morning to pray and seek mercy and forgiveness.

Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomes pilgrims amid enhanced measures for comfort

June 05, 2025

Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomes pilgrims amid enhanced measures for comfort