19 Jordanian and Iranian Pilgrims Have Died While on the Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, has been marked by tragedy this year as at least 19 pilgrims from Jordan and Iran have died due to the extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. As temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), the intense conditions have posed severe challenges for the millions of Muslims participating in this annual religious gathering. Jordan's foreign ministry reported that 14 of its pilgrims succumbed to sunstroke while performing the Hajj rituals. Additionally, 17 Jordanian pilgrims were reported missing, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of the attendees amid the sweltering heat. The ministry confirmed that the deaths were directly attributed to the extreme heat wave sweeping across the region. Similarly, the Iranian Red Crescent chief, Pirhossein Koolivand, announced that five Iranian pilgrims had lost their lives in Mecca and Medina during this year's Hajj. However,...
