Makkah, June 4 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has urged pilgrims to remain inside their tents from 10am to 4pm on the Day of Arafat, Thursday, June 5, to avoid heat-related illnesses as temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degree Celsius.

Al-Rabiah made the appeal during a meeting with heads of Haj missions from various countries, held on the sidelines of the 49th Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah.

He warned that uncoordinated group movements pose safety risks and disrupt the smooth flow of pilgrims. The minister directed Haj affairs offices to strictly adhere to regulations governing pilgrim movements within the holy sites, prioritising safety and the smooth performance of rituals.

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