2025 marks last summer Hajj, next 17 years to be cooler

Hajj

Next year marks last Hajj during intense summer heat, relief from extreme temperatures for the next 17 years: Official

Muslim pilgrims from across the world will experience the last summer Hajj next year before a 17-year hiatus from the hotter months, marking a significant shift for those participating in the yearly ritual.

The transition, dictated by the Islamic lunar calendar, will see the Hajj moving to cooler spring and winter months, greatly impacting the traditional pilgrimage experience, according to Hussein Al Qahtani, the official spokesman for the National Meteorological Center.