Saudi authorities have asked pilgrims performing the hajj to remain in their tents for several hours during the high point of this week’s pilgrimage, citing high temperatures. According to a report in Saudi media, Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah has requested that pilgrims refrain from leaving their tents between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday. The ‘Day of Arafat’ traditionally …

Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani and 34 other languages. This will allow pilgrims and listeners worldwide to follow the sermon in their native language, according a message by the authorities. ‘The Hajj Khutbah 1446 will be translated into 34 languages on Thursday, 9 …