More than 1,301 individuals lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The majority of the deceased were unregistered pilgrims who endured long journeys on foot in extreme heat, according to officials.
More than 1,301 individuals lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The majority of the deceased were unregistered pilgrims who endured long journeys on foot in extreme heat, according to officials.
Officials in Saudi Arabia have reported that over 1,000 pilgrims lost their lives during this year's Hajj pilgrimage. The tragic deaths occurred as worshippers endured extreme high temperatures at the Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.