Heatwaves and Heartache: Over 900 Pilgrims Perish Amidst Scorching Hajj Conditions
Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Searing temperatures in Mecca contributed to a tragic toll during the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, where at least 900 pilgrims from various countries succumbed, many to heat-related illnesses. This year’s events highlighted challenges in managing the massive annual gathering, which, despite modern advancements, still witnesses its share of calamities. The pilgrimage, a once-in-a-lifetime duty for financially and physically capable Muslims, concluded recently, underlining an urgent call for enhanced protective measures for the …