Provided by: Yonhap News,
, ‘More than 1,300 pilgrims have died in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy site of Islam amid a heat wave with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.’,
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, ‘Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on local TV on the 24th, “A total of 1,301 pilgrims have died from heat-related illnesses during the Hajj period.”‘,
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, ‘He added, “83% of the deceased pilgrims moved long distances on foot without rest as they did not have official permits from the Saudi authorities.”‘, explaining that “many of the victims were elderly or had chronic illnesses.”‘,
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, ‘Saudi Arabia has been experiencing hot weather conditions with temperatures soaring up to 51.8 degrees Celsius around the Grand Mosque in Mecca since the 17th.’,
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, ‘Muslims are required to visit the Islamic holy sites of Mecca and Medina during the Hajj period at least once in their lifetime if their financial conditions allow, leading to various incidents and accidents.’,
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