Hajj 2025: Why training for Hajj is as important as prayer

Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca to fulfil the Hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and deeply personal milestone. This journey is physically demanding, emotionally taxing and logistically complex. Pilgrims must prepare for intense heat, long walks, crowded spaces and sudden health issues. Saudi authorities and health experts have offered practical guidance—from fitness routines and sun protection to mental resilience and hygiene practices—to help pilgrims stay safe and complete their Hajj in good health and high spirits.