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المملكة: "health": The umbrella protects against heat stress and sunstroke during Hajj


It called Holy Feelings.

The temperature in the holy sites reaches 50 degrees Celsius at noon.
It is recommended to avoid direct exposure to sunlight, and drink plenty of water and fluids for your safety.

The guide explained that using an umbrella is an effective preventive means that contributes to reducing the possibility of heat stress and Sunstrokeand dehydration, in addition to its role in protecting against ultraviolet rays, which enhances the safety of pilgrims and helps them perform rituals in a healthy and safe manner, and the umbrella contributes to reducing the temperature surrounding the pilgrim by about 10 degrees Celsius.

Preventive instructions

The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to the preventive instructions related to using and maintaining the umbrella, the most prominent of which are: attaching the umbrella to a bracelet on the wrist. Fold and store them in an appropriate way for use during Hajj, and not dispose of them after performing the rituals.

This comes within the health awareness services provided by the health system to enhance prevention and preserve the health and safety of the guests of God during the performance of the rituals.

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