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Mecca: Saudi Arabia launches Hajj permit crackdown in bid to stop heat deaths

Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 people without permits from entering the city

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

What is Eid al-Adha and why do Muslims say ‘Eid Mubarak’?

For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025

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Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to begin on June 4

Officials say more than one million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in the country.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Why Muslims often don’t celebrate Eid on the same day – even within one country

Eid is a special time for Muslims. There are two major Eid celebrations each year: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Eid al-Adha is connected to the dates of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

More than 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died this year when humidity and heat pushed past survivable limits. It’s just the start

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims undertake the Hajj –the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. In 2024, the pilgrimage took place in mid-June, the start of the Saudi summer.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024

Hajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca

At least 1,300 people died because of scorching heat during the Hajj pilgrimage in June 2024. It’s not the first time that such a tragic incident hit the pilgrimage. More than a thousand were killed in a heat wave in 1985, and deaths due to stampedes and other crowd-related disasters…

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

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What is meningococcal disease? UK issues health warning about potentially deadly condition

Infected people have returned to the country from the famous Hajj pilgrimage, the annual event for Muslims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024

Tuesday briefing: Why did so many pilgrims lose their lives during the hajj?

In today’s newsletter: At least 1,300 people died during the hajj, when temperatures soared to 51C. As Saudi Arabia victim blames the dead for poor planning, what does the future hold for the holy journey

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

More than 1,300 died during Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat

Pilgrims were seen fainting, vomiting and collapsing in the scorching heat as they braced soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2024

Hundreds Of Deaths In Mecca During Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

An elderly Indonesian man's death during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca highlights challenges faced by elderly pilgrims in extreme heat. Urgent need for impr...

Over 1300 people dead during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage amid heatwave

This year about 1.8 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca and walked long distances amid a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 51C

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

More than 1,300 people die during Hajj pilgrimage in scorching 50C heat

Thousands of people were also reportedly treated for heatstroke, as more than 1.8m people took part in the pilgrimage

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2024

Egypt Revokes Licenses Of 16 Hajj Tourism Companies

Egyptian government takes action against Hajj tourism companies for illegal practices following tragic deaths during pilgrimage. Concerns over high casualt...

Over 1,000 Deaths In High-Temperature Hajj Pilgrimage

Tragic deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat raise concerns over safety and climate change impact on future pilgrimages.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024

Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say

More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom

High Temperatures And Lack Of Facilities Lead To Hajj Deaths

Challenging conditions at the recent Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat and lack of support, resulting in a high death toll. Authorities c...

Over 1,000 Pilgrims Perish In Sweltering Saudi Heat

Tragedy strikes during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as over 1,000 individuals perish due to extreme heat. Unauthorized pilgrims exploit touri...

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Hundreds Of Pilgrims Perish In Extreme Heat During Hajj

Egypt establishes crisis unit after 600 deaths during Hajj pilgrimage. Safety concerns arise amidst extreme heat and fatalities.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Australian dies during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Intense heat has killed hundreds taking part in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, including one Australian, the government has confirmed.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

Hajj death toll rises 'above 500' as pilgrims in Saudi Arabia face extreme heat

Temperatures reached 49C in the holy city of Mecca

Hundreds Dead In Mecca Heatwave During Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

Tragedy strikes at the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca due to extreme heat, highlighting the economic significance for Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

Hajj pilgrim deaths surge past 1,000 as Saudi Arabia faces extreme temperatures

Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

What is Hajj and why are there so many deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage?

At least 550 pilgrims have reportedly died this year in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, but the annual ritual remains vital for Muslims — here’s why

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024

Death Toll Tops 1,000 After Hajj Marked By Extreme Heat: AFP Tally

The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia.

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