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Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday

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?

Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Meteorology: Chances of thunderstorms over Mecca and the holy sites starting from the Day of Arafah

Meteorology: Chances of thunderstorms over Mecca and the holy sites starting from the Day of Arafah

On the cusp of summer, a cooler air mass will affect the Levant region on Thursday.

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

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.

Strong winds reaching 90 km/h are affecting the Syrian, Jordanian, and Iraqi deserts with intense sandstorms.

Saudi Arabia: Tomorrow is the first of Dhul-Hijjah... and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.

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.

For the first time in 33 years, the sun is directly overhead the Kaaba, casting no shadow, on the Day of Arafah.

The first image of the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH taken during the day from Abu Dhabi

The first image of the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH taken during the day from Abu Dhabi