Hajj 2024 News Saudi Arabia. The annual hajj pilgrimage officially began on friday as pilgrims in saudi arabia made their way on foot and by bus to mina, where they will camp at one of the largest tent cities in the world. Officials warn of extreme heat, prompting enhanced cooling measures for pilgrims.
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have so far arrived in saudi arabia for this year’s hajj season, the kingdom’s general directorate of passports announced on. Saudi arabia issues new health advisory for hajj 2025.