Human Rights Watch urges Saudi Arabia to enforce heat protection measures, emphasizing the need for safety amid rising temperatures and ambitious plans to increase religious pilgrims under Vision 2030.
Hajj 2024 faces criticism for insufficient ambulance services, as reported by Middle East Eye. Unregistered pilgrims were particularly affected, with real death tolls potentially much higher than official figures.
Abdul Wahab bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi was appointed as the key holder of Kaaba, following the death of Saleh Al-Shaibi. His first task will be overseeing the Kiswah ceremony on the 1st of Muharram.