Hajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca (The Conversation) — Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries. The post Hajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca Put Spotlight on Underworld Hajj Industry Most of the more than 1,300 people who died making the Islamic pilgrimage were not formally registered, a Saudi official said. That left them with little access to protection from the brutal heat.

Technology remains at the heart of the hajj (The Conversation) — The Saudi government is using digital technology to help the hajj run smoothly and safely — the latest updates in a 200-year history of technology and the hajj. The post Technology remains at the heart of the hajj appeared first on Religion News Service.