Al-Hamimin Season signals return of warm weather, pollen-related allergies

2026-03-23 - 08:52

The Kuwaiti Astronomical Society announced the arrival of the Al-Hamimin season, the sixth season of the Suhaili year, beginning on March 21 each year. The season is traditionally associated with rising temperatures, though not as extreme as those recorded in July and August. Adel Al-Saadoun, a fellow of the British Royal Astronomical Society, explained that Al-Hamimin lasts for 26 days, ending on April 15, when the Al-Dhirain season begins. The season is divided into two stars, each lasting 13 days — Saad Al-Akhbiya and Al-Fargh Al-Muqaddam. Al-Saadoun highlighted that Saad Al-Akhbiya marks the awakening of creatures that remain hidden during colder months, such as scorpions, snakes, lizards, and other insects, reports Al-Rai daily. Historically, Arabs observed that when this star rises, people would venture outdoors, and water skins would be greased in preparation for the heat. He also noted that Al-Hamimin falls in the transitional period between winter and summer, a time when seasonal allergies caused by pollen are common, sometimes posing serious health risks. The season is also associated with “preceding storms,” a meteorological phenomenon characterized by rapid rain showers accompanied by lightning, thunder, and occasional hail. These storms are usually localized, affecting some areas while leaving others dry, and are often accompanied by strong winds and dust in certain regions. Residents are advised to remain vigilant during the season, as the combination of rising temperatures, storms, and pollen increases both environmental and health risks.