Hajj Pilgrims Die in Record Heat in Mecca

According to multiple sources, a significant number of deaths occurred during the recent Hajj pilgrimage. The exact number varies, but it is reported that at least 323 Egyptians died, mostly due to heat-related illnesses. Additionally, at least 60 Jordanians lost their lives. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a sacred ritual for Muslims.