Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:55am on 21 Jun 2024,Friday India Global
At least 98 Indian pilgrims have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the government announced. The deaths were attributed to "natural causes". Globally, 1,081 pilgrims from 10 countries have lost their lives during the holy journey. The Hajj, a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, took place during the scorching Saudi summer, with temperatures reaching 125°F. The World Health Organization estimates that heat kills over 500,000 people annually, with the actual figure potentially being much higher. The pilgrimage involves hours of walking and praying, posing health risks to devotees.
