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The Saudi Health Ministry has advised the 1.70 million pilgrims performing tahallul during the 2026 Hajj to avoid sharing shaving tools to prevent infections. This guidance is important to protect the health of pilgrims amid crowded conditions during the main rituals on the third day of Hajj. The ministry's advice addresses the risk of skin infections spreading through shared personal items during the shaving ritual.