If you’ve ever experienced Hajj in the sweltering summer heat, here’s some refreshing news…

This year marks the last summer Hajj season for the next 25 years!

According to Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), the shift is all thanks to the lunar calendar — which moves the Hajj season back by about 10 days each year. That means the timing of Hajj naturally rotates through the seasons.

So what’s next?

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•  Eight years of springtime Hajj
•  Followed by eight years in winter
• Then eight more in autumn, as things gradually warm up again
• And finally… summer makes a comeback (but not until around 2050!)

This seasonal shift brings a much-welcomed break for millions of pilgrims, offering cooler, more comfortable conditions during their sacred journey.

Moral of the story: Pack light layers — and enjoy the breeze while it lasts!