Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday
Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?
A suffocating heat wave in Europe is countered by a cold air mass rushing towards our region.
Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
Jordan: Eid al-Adha forecasts and clothing recommendations released
Jordan: Beware of weather fluctuations in the coming days
On the cusp of summer, a cooler air mass will affect the Levant region on Thursday.
Weather forecast: 47 degrees Celsius in the holy sites on the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah
Strong winds reaching 90 km/h are affecting the Syrian, Jordanian, and Iraqi deserts with intense sandstorms.
Jordan enters the peak of the Khamsin weather conditions on Monday and Tuesday
Saudi Arabia: Tomorrow is the first of Dhul-Hijjah... and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.
For the first time in 33 years, the sun is directly overhead the Kaaba, casting no shadow, on the Day of Arafah.