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How many people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia?
More than 1,000 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
What were the conditions like during the pilgrimage?
The faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
What is the significance of the Hajj pilgrimage?
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime if they are able to do so.