Over a thousand fatalities reported during Hajj, attributed to intense heatwave conditions.
Islamic journey to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is a fundamental duty for every financially capable Muslim, being one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Numerous faithful embark on this spiritual voyage sans an authorized pilgrimage permit from Saudi Arabian authorities, thereby escaping official registration.
The timeline of the pilgrimage aligns with the Islamic calendar, frequently coinciding with extreme heatwaves. Temperatures escalated to a scorching 51.8 degrees Celsius this season. Several rituals necessitate outdoor participation and walking, making it especially challenging for the aged.
The international news agency AFP has based its count on data from various nations. Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Tunisia, Indonesia, and Senegal have recently reported pilgrim fatalities associated with the Hajj.
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The intense heatwave during Hajj has resulted in over a thousand reported deaths, as per the AFP count. Egypt, along with Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Tunisia, Indonesia, and Senegal, are some of the countries that have reported fatalities associated with the pilgrimage. The scorching heatwave in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, reached an astonishing 51.8 degrees Celsius, making the outdoor rituals of Hajj particularly challenging for the elderly. Despite the high death toll, numerous Muslim faithful attempt the Hajj journey without an authorized pilgrimage permit, risking their lives for this fundamental Islamic duty. More reports of deaths are expected as the Hajj continues under these harsh weather conditions.
