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Hajj Will Not Fall in Summer Until 2050: Saudi Arabia Releases 25-Year Hajj Calendar

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Saudi Arabia has announced that pilgrims performing Hajj will not experience the intense heat of summer for another 25 years. Starting in 2026, the annual Islamic pilgrimage will gradually shift into milder seasons—spring, winter, and autumn—providing cooler conditions for millions of worshippers each year.

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Key Insights from the Announcement

Seasonal Shift

  • Spokesman: Hussein Al Qahtani, from the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM), indicated that this year’s Hajj season marks the end of Hajj coinciding with the summer months.
  • Next Eight Hajj Seasons:
    • 2026–2033: Spring (May–March)
    • 2034–2041: Winter (February–January, later December)
    • 2042–2049: Autumn (November–September)
    • 2050: Hajj returns to August—summer

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Reasons for the Shift

  • The change is attributed to the lunar calendar cycle, which allows pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals in more moderate weather conditions over the coming years.
  • The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, causing Hajj dates to shift earlier each year.

Benefits of the Seasonal Change

  • Eased Physical Demands: The milder weather will help reduce the physical strain of Hajj, especially for the elderly and those with health concerns.
  • Improved Crowd Management: Cooler conditions will aid in logistics and safety planning, enhancing the overall experience for pilgrims.

The NCM has released a 25-year Hajj calendar that outlines how the pilgrimage dates will align with the Gregorian calendar seasons through to 2050. This shift is expected to significantly enhance the comfort and safety of pilgrims during their sacred journey.

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