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More Than 1,300 Pilgrims Died During Hajj, Saudi Authorities Say
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The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia resulted in a significant number of fatalities, with reports varying between 1,100 and 1,301 deaths. The majority of the deceased, ranging from 83% to more than 95%, did not have official permits to perform the pilgrimage. Many of these unauthorized pilgrims walked long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter, leaving them vulnerable to the extreme heat. Temperatures in Mecca reached as high as 51.8°C (122°F) during the pilgrimage.
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sources
- 1.CNN
- 2.CTV News
- 3.ABC News (Australia)
- 4.The Guardian
- 5.France 24
- 6.The Washington Post
- 7.Daily Sabah
- 8.The Times of India
- 9.The New York Times
- 10.BBC
- 11.The Korea Herald
- 12.Le Monde
perspectives
countries
- 1.Australia
- 2.Algeria
- 3.Egypt
- 4.Indonesia
- 5.India
- 6.Iraq
- 7.Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 8.Jordan
- 9.Morocco
- 10.Malaysia
- 11.Pakistan
- 12.Saudi Arabia
organizations
- 1.Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 2.Saudi National Center for Meteorology
- 3.Geophysical Research Letters
- 4.Saudi General Authority for Statistics
persons
- 1.Fahd Al-Jalajel
- 2.Mostafa Madbouly
- 3.Vivian Nereim
- 4.Cassandra Vinograd
- 5.Emad Mekay
- 6.Heru Jumartiyah
- 7.Kais Saied
- 8.Manveena Suri
- 9.Masrur Jamaluddin
- 10.Ngatijo Wongso Sentono
- 11.Zirrar Ali