Hajj Pilgrimage To Start From June 14, Saudi Arabia Confirms
Friday, 7 June 2024 The crescent moon, which heralds the beginning of the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar, Dhu Al Hijjah, was sighted on Thursday (June 6), following which the Saudi Supreme Court made the announcement.
Saudi Arabia warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions. Authorities recorded more than 2,700 cases of "heat exhaustion" on June 16 alone.
The External Affairs Ministry on Friday informed that 98 Indians died in Mecca this year during Hajj pilgrimage. "This year, 175,000 Indian pilgrims have visited... IndiaTimes
A severe heatwave during the hajj pilgrimage has resulted in deaths, with significant fatalities among Egyptians and Indians. The extreme temperatures have also... Zee News