Saudi Arabia reported Sunday that more than 1,300 people died during the hajj pilgrimage, which took place in extreme temperatures, adding that the majority of those who died did not have official licences. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct … Read more
Ninety-eight Indians have died in Saudi Arabia during Hajj this year, the government said today. All deaths are due to “natural causes”, the Foreign Ministry said. This year 1,75,000 Indians have visited Saudi for hajj till now, the government said. “We will do all we can for the Indians there,” it said. Around 10 countries have … Read more
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses told AFP. “All of them (the … Read more