The weather in Makkah is very hot and extreme, especially pilgrims who are not used to high temperatures, and therefore they have been asked to reduce outdoor activities before the peak Hajj season.
Indonesia’s Head of Hajj Organising Committee’s Working Area of Makkah Subhan Cholid called on the pilgrims to reduce their outdoor activities, here Wednesday. “At present, the weather in Makkah is quite hot. We hope pilgrims can manage their activities by reducing outdoor activities or not do activities that could expose them to direct sunlight,” Subhan said.
Pilgrims should focus on preserving their energies and preparing their physical condition so that they are fit to perform all the rituals in Arafat on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, or August 10, 2019, according to him.
“Please, save your energy. In the meantime, do not perform umrah or other sunnah (optional) worship repeatedly. Keep having good rest and consume healthy meals. Remember, the key for the Hajj pilgrimage is to stay in Arafat. And this requires you to be in good physical condition,” he said.
The exact time of performing wuquf (where the pilgrims will stay in contemplation and prayer) in Arafat will be intimated by the Saudi government through a meeting of isbat.
