Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia unveils plan to protect environment at holy sites

Daily monitoring to ensure quality of air and water as pilgrims engage in rituals

Last updated: June 06, 2024 | 14:10

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Pilgrims pray in the vicinity of the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. As part of the plan, daily reports will be submitted to relevant agencies to mitigate any identified negative impacts.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Cairo: Saudi Arabia has announced a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring environmental compliance during the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage this month.

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Over 1,500 Hajj-related sites and installations will be subject to pro-environment oversight, with a focus on protecting the environment in areas traversed by pilgrims on their journey to sacred sites.

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Continuous monitoring of air quality will occur around the clock at the two holy mosques and other sacred sites, as well as along the roads connecting them, according to the governmental centre.

Hajj, one of Islam’s five obligatory duties, requires Muslims who are physically and financially capable to perform it at least once in their lifetime.