Friday, June 28, 2024

A deadly Hajj season: What happened in Mecca this year

Medical team members evacuate a Muslim pilgrim, affected by the soarching heat, at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024.

This year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca turned tragic when more than 1,300 died in a heat wave. But it wasn't just about stifling weather, as some tour companies took advantage of lax visa requirements, which led to overcrowding.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hajj-mecca-deaths-heat-wave-tour-operators-1.7249899?cmp=rss

No comments:

Post a Comment