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Some 31,600 Malaysian haj pilgrims started their journey to Arafah on May 25 to prepare for the wukuf ritual scheduled for the following day, with the movement completed through three coordinated shuttle bus phases.
A total of 31,243 Malaysian haj pilgrims have reached the Holy Land on 99 flights, with the final airlift expected tomorrow. The 1447H/2026M season will see all 31,600 pilgrims complete their journey using 100 chartered flights.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has cautioned haj pilgrims to restrict time outdoors and stay hydrated as Saudi Arabia faces extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching 48 degrees Celsius during the pilgrimage.