Around 1.7 million Muslims gathered at Arafat during Hajj, praying for peace and forgiveness despite 45°C heat. Many climbed Mount Arafat, while others prayed nearby due to the crowd.
Turkish pilgrims were advised to stay in cooled tents, and a field hospital treated cases of sunstroke and dehydration. Türkiye’s Religious Affairs head Ali Erbaş prayed for peace among Muslims.