The official death toll from this year’s Hajj pilgrimage has soared to almost 500, and the true toll could be more than double that as reports emerged that as many as 600 Egyptian worshipers ...

News; Nation/World; Hajj heat wave deaths underscore climate threat for most vulnerable June 23, 2024 Updated Sun., June 23, 2024 at 9:03 p.m. Muslim worshipers perform prayers around the Kaaba ...

Video. Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Skip to Main Content Skip to footer.

Nearly 500 confirmed fatalities from Hajj heat wave as hundreds more feared dead. The true toll could be more than double that as reports emerged that as many as 600 Egyptian worshipers perished ...

The official death toll from this year’s Hajj pilgrimage has soared to almost 500, and the true toll could be more than double that as reports emerged that as many as 600 Egyptian worshipers ...