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Hajj: At least 550 people die in annual Muslim pilgrimage to holy city of Mecca

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At least 550 people have died during the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in the scorching heat, it has been reported.
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 Description: In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mecca witnessed a devastating loss of over 550 lives during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as temperatures soared above 50 degrees Celsius. This tragic incident unfolded amidst the sacred rituals meant to unify millions of devout Muslims from across the...

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