At least 19 pilgrims from Jordan and Iran have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid extreme heat, with temperatures soaring to 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Jordanian foreign ministry confirmed 14 of their nationals had died, and 17 others were missing. Saudi authorities have implemented measures such as climate-controlled areas and water distribution to combat the heat. The deaths occurred as over 1.8 million pilgrims gathered in Mecca for the annual Islamic ritual, which includes the last major ritual, the 'stoning of the devil,' coinciding with the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
The Saudi government has urged pilgrims to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight, amidst a regional heatwave affecting the kingdom.
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At least 19 hajj pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia: Jordan, Iran officials
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At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat. The Jordanian foreign ministry confirmed 14 deaths from sunstroke, while the Iranian Red Crescent reported 5 deaths in Mecca and Medina.
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19 Pilgrims From Jordan, Iran Died In Saudi During Hajj Amid Extreme Heat
At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died while on the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from their countries said on Sunday, as temperatures soar in the kingdom.
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