“Saudi Health” invites pilgrims to avoid heat stress on the day of Arafa

Today, Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced a number of heat stress cases between pilgrims on the day of Arafa, stressing the importance of avoiding direct exposure to sunlight, until four in the afternoon, in order to preserve health.

In a press statement today, reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry called for the use of umbrellas, a lot of drinking water, and the commitment to the promotion plans.

She emphasized the continued efforts of medical teams in monitoring and treating cases, as part of the efforts of the health system for a safe and healthy Hajj.

In turn, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed the need for pilgrims to remain in their camps in the hair of Arafa until four in the afternoon, in order to ensure their safety in light of the high temperatures during this time of today.

The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to the approved promotion plans, and following the timetables designated for transportation, with full commitment to the use of official transportation from buses and feelings of feelings, and preventing walking on foot that poses a threat to the safety of pilgrims and violates the flow of movement.