Thunderstorms those were effective throughout in the Turkey’s city of Izmir, have negatively affected the life. Homes and shops in the city flooded due to the heavy rains. Also drivers have a hard time because of the flooding on the main roads. On the other hand, the lightnings that appeared in the Izmir skies created a visual feast. While they almost turning the night into day in the city, the flashing lightnings reflected on the city residents’ mobile phone camera.
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj are now arriving in Medina after completing the pilgrimage rituals in Mecca. Pilgrims travel 575 kilometers to Medina to offer prayers and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. Many perform 40 sunnah prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and visit sacred sites such as Rawda-i Mutahhara, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, Baqi Cemetery, and Quba Mosque. Pilgrims greet the Prophet daily through the Babüsselam gate, following the hadith promising intercession for visitors to his grave. Departures from Medina will continue until July 10 for pilgrims from Türkiye.
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