Heat waves killed at least 323 Egyptian pilgrims during the Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, CBS News reported Tuesday.
At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims have reportedly succumbed to heat-related illnesses at the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, according to information released by Arab diplomats, CBS News reported. The deaths, mostly attributed to the extreme temperatures in the region, occurred during one of Islam’s most significant rites of passage, which draws millions of believers from around the world.
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One diplomat highlighted that all but one of the deaths were due to heat, with a single fatality arising from injuries sustained in a minor crowd crush. These figures were confirmed by…
