Hotter Iraqi summers could make dangerous heat commonplace for millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims — ScienceDaily
Around 20 million Shia Muslims participate in Arba’een, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. A new study projects climate change will make dangerous temperatures more common during Arba’een by the end of the 21st century, threatening participants with an increased risk of heat-related illness. Pilgrims are exposed to the elements while traveling on foot … Read more