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Hajj Concludes After Stoning Ritual as Saudi Officials Report More Than 1.7 Million Pilgrims

The completion of core rites tested Saudi crowd and heat controls and highlighted rising travel costs that limit access for many pilgrims.

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Am fünften Tag des Hadsch haben sich zehntausende muslimische Pilger auf die Heimreise aus Saudi-Arabien begeben. Am Freitag beendeten die Pilger ein dreitägiges Ritual in Mina und stiegen anschließend in Busse nach Mekka für eine letzte Kaaba-Umrundung.
Mit der symbolischen Steinigung des Teufels haben muslimische Pilger im saudiarabischen Mina das letzte große Ritual des Hadsch begangen. Bereits am frühen Morgen versammelten sich Gläubige vor drei großen Säulen und bewarfen sie mit Steinen.

Overview

  • Pilgrims completed the Hajj’s final major rites with the symbolic stoning at Mina and a last circumambulation of the Kaaba, organizers said as groups began departing Mecca.
  • Saudi authorities reported participation of more than 1.7 million people and said safety and medical support were prioritized through expanded clinics, mobile units and thousands of medical staff and ambulances.
  • Extreme heat was a central operational challenge with temperatures reported up to about 45–47°C, prompting distribution of sun protection and large-scale hydration and cooling measures after last year’s deadly heat losses.
  • Costs to take part remained high with full Hajj packages reported in the range of roughly €7,500 to €13,500 and travel agents saying regional conflict has pushed flight prices and overall expenses higher.
  • Longstanding logistics issues persist despite heavy infrastructure investment such as the multi‑storey Jamarat bridge, and critics continue to fault Saudi control of quota allocation and pricing for limiting affordable access to the pilgrimage.