Pahang man, 65, dies in Mecca after sudden collapse before Friday prayers at Masjidil Haram

Pahang man, 65, dies in Mecca after sudden collapse before Friday prayers at Masjidil Haram

MECCA, May 2 — A Malaysian haj pilgrim died after collapsing while on his way to perform Friday prayers at the courtyard of the Grand Mosque here yesterday.Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said the 65-year-old male pilgrim from Pahang was pronounced dead at 12.15 pm local time (5.15 pm Malaysian time) due to heart complications.Mohd Hisham said the deceased, who had travelled to the Holy Land with his wife, was at the  Grand Mosqu…