With the Arafah Day approaching, key preparations for the 1445 Hijri pilgrimage are finalized. On Tarwiyah day, 85,000 Turkish pilgrims will be transported by buses on a special route organized by Diyanet. Enhanced facilities, including large air conditioning systems and convertible sponge couches, are set up to ensure comfort under 47°C heat. The Presidency of Religious Affairs has also arranged for efficient transportation and services in Arafah to avoid any issues. High tents cooled by industrial air conditioners are provided, along with efforts to meet food and water needs.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/iha-2024-06-11_08-39-04_679835.mp4?_=1The NATO Defense Ministers meeting began in Brussels. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country may need 50,000–60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO’s updated defense goals but expressed concern about meeting this target due to limited training capacity. He emphasized that volunteer service will be critical until infrastructure grows.
Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler also attended the meeting and participated in the traditional group photo with fellow NATO ministers.