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Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia: A Tragic Tale of Heat and Death

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Over 1300 pilgrims faced scorching temperatures and extreme conditions during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Find out the shocking details!

The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia turned into a tragic event as over 1300 pilgrims lost their lives due to the extreme heat. The faithful faced soaring temperatures at the Islamic holy sites in the desert, with many succumbing to the harsh conditions. Reports emerged of a shortage of medics to help pilgrims cope with the heat, highlighting the challenges faced during this year's pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia has not provided official comments on the death toll, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the fatalities. The pilgrimage, obligatory for every able Muslim, became a struggle for survival as pilgrims navigated the intense heat with limited resources.

Among the heartbreaking stories, Saudi Arabia's health minister attributed the deaths to pilgrims walking long distances in the scorching heat. Many of the deceased were unregistered pilgrims who endured the extreme temperatures without access to cooling facilities, emphasizing the vulnerability of those undertaking the sacred journey.

The high number of deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage underscores the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by pilgrims in extreme weather conditions, shedding light on the importance of providing adequate support and resources for all participants in the annual pilgrimage.

In a significant revelation, the Egyptian government announced measures to crack down on illegal Hajj tourism companies, signaling a commitment to ensuring the safety and legality of pilgrimages to Mecca. As the world mourns the lives lost during this year's Hajj, the focus shifts to improving infrastructure and support for future pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey.

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Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1300 amid scorching ... (ABC News)

More than 1300 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced soaring temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert ...

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'Not enough medics' to help pilgrims with heat, Hajj witnesses tell ... (CNN)

This years' Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca has been held amid extreme weather conditions which saw temperatures consistently soar above average figures. The exact ...

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Over 1000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi ... (NBC News)

CAIRO — More than 1000 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites ...

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Hundreds died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the death toll amid the heat during the pilgrimage, required of every able Muslim once in their life, nor offered any ...

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'Only by God's mercy that I survived': Hajj became a death march for ... (USA TODAY)

Saudi Arabia's health minister Fahad Al-Jalajel, who on Sunday announced a death total of 1,301, blamed the fatalities on pilgrims "walking long distances under ...

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At least 1300 hajj pilgrims died during extreme heat, Saudi Arabia ... (The Guardian)

Riyadh says more than four-fifths did not have permit to make pilgrimage to Mecca, where temperatures hit 51.8C.

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At least 1301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia (BBC News)

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Hajj heat wave deaths underscore climate threat for most vulnerable (The Washington Post)

Many of those who died this month from extreme heat in Saudi Arabia were unregistered pilgrims without access to cooling facilities during the Hajj.

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Saudi Arabia says 1301 died on Hajj this year (CNN)

The Egyptian government is to revoke the licenses of 16 Hajj tourism companies involved in making illegal pilgrimages to Mecca and will refer the company's ...

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Saudi says 1301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims (The Hindu)

Saudi Arabia's health minister reports 1301 deaths during haj pilgrimage due to extreme conditions and unauthorized participants.

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Heatwave tragedy for Hajj pilgrims: Saudi Arabia reports 1301 deaths (Business Standard)

Hajj 2024 Deaths: The Saudi government's statement highlighted that 83 per cent of the deceased were 'unauthorised pilgrims', facing extreme conditions ...

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Saudi says 1301 deaths during Hajj were mostly unregistered pilgrims (The Japan Times)

Temperatures in Mecca this year climbed as high as 51.8 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabia's national meteorological center.

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Extreme heat: More than 1300 died during Hajj this year (The Associated Press)

83% of the 1301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures, the Saudi health minister said.

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Hajj 2024 death toll crosses 1300; 100 Indians among the deceased ... (Hindustan Times)

The extreme heatwave in Saudi Arabia led to over 1300 hajj pilgrims dying due to weather-related issues. | World News.

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