SINGAPORE: Singaporeans who went on this year’s Haj journey had to fight scorching heat, dry conditions and large crowds.  ,
After finishing the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ( Jun 25 ), those who came home on the day recall temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius as they performed their religious rituals outdoors.  ,
The annual journey, which falls in June this year, has seen more than 1, 300 murders out of 1.8 million pilgrims from all over the globe, according to Saudi government.
According to press reports citing the country’s National Meteorological Centre, the Grand Mosque in Mecca reached 51.8 degrees Fahrenheit next year.
One of the five pillars of Islam requires all Islamists with the methods to pass it at least once.  ,
Due to steep desire, places are given a limit for travelers to reduce homelessness.  ,
Related to 2023, Singapore was allocated 900 sites this time. Potential travelers had the option to choose from more than 20 approved vacation packages offered by eight approved travel agencies for traveling between June 3 and July 7.  ,
The second group of travellers from Singapore who had completed the Haj made a Monday return.  ,
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ( MUIS ) responded to CNA’s inquiries by stating that Singaporean pilgrims are generally in good health.
Two travel companies that CNA spoke to had about 320 travelers. Some came down with sneezes and illness, but no one had serious illnesses.  ,
According to MUIS and travel agencies, travelers were advised to drink plenty of water and stay away from outdoor activities when the temperature reached a high of lunch.  ,
Additionally, they were instructed to exercise and stay healthy during the week-long journey.  ,
Additionally, health personnel from travel agencies were on hand to visit their guests.