More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj this year amid scorching heat, news agency PTI reported citing AP.
An estimated 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj this year, with 1.6 million coming from outside Saudi. A huge number of pilgrims seek to complete the Hajj through unofficial means every year because they are unable to afford the heavy expenses required to obtain official Hajj visas.
With DHNS input
Published 23 June 2024, 19:29 IST