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Millions of Muslims around the world get ready every year for a religious journey of a lifetime-the Hajj . And as awareness on the impacts of climate change on Earth gains more traction everyday, there have been calls for Muslim pilgrims to observe a green approach on their trip to the Holy Lands. This call to action resonates with the teachings of Islam itself as a verse in the Quran calls upon Muslims to preserve the planet by saying: "Do not do mischief on the Earth, after it hath been set in order.
" For many Muslims, Hajj is considered a chance to restart their lives and it is therefore an opportunity to integrate environmental approaches in personal daily habits. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Climate change is significantly intensifying the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves and droughts around the world. As global temperatures rise due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, extreme heat events are becoming more common and prolonged, posing serious risks to human health, agriculture, and infrastructure. A team of scientists even concluded that the heatwave in Saudi Arabia blamed for the deaths of 1,300 people on the Hajj pilgrimage in 2024 was made worse by climate change.
The heat would have been approximately 2.5 degrees Celsius (4.5 F) cooler without the influence of human-caused climate change, according to a weather attribution analysis by ClimaMeter which conducts rapid assessments of the role of climate change in particular weather events.
Temperatures along the route from June 16 to 18 reached 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) at times and exceeded 51.8 degrees Celsius at Makkah's Great Mosque. Ummah for Earth, an alliance-led initiative that includes Greenpeace and Islamic Relief among other groups, has shared a guide on how to go green during Hajj.
Here are some tips to consider in order to maintain a sustainable approach during Hajj: (With inputs from Reuters) MENAFN18042025000049011007ID1109447398 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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