US EditionHajj 2025: 13 Iranians Die in Saudi Arabia During Holy Pilgrimage, Know the Reason Why
- At least 13 Iranian pilgrims lost their lives during the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia as extreme heat affected the sacred cities.
- The deaths took place as temperatures in the area climbed to 47°C, creating conditions that pose a high risk of serious heat-related illnesses among the densely gathered pilgrims.
- Officials urged pilgrims to protect themselves from the sun, maintain adequate fluid intake, and implement safety measures to lower the chances of heat-related illnesses during the pilgrimage.
- By Friday, June 6, the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that 13 Iranian pilgrims had died during Hajj 2025.
- The fatalities underscore the severe risks of heat-related illnesses during Hajj, aligning with WHO's assessment that excessive heat causes the deaths of over 500,000 people worldwide annually.
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The processions for the 2025 hajj ended on Sunday with pilgrims leaving the sprawling tent of Muna for their hotels. The symbolic stoning of shaitan at the Jamarat on the third day of Eid signals the end of the process, except for those who delay their Tawaf, circumambulation of the Kaaba. The spiritual exercise, one of the five pillars of Islam, but among the two not made compulsory for the poor, coveted by all Muslims to perform even once in t…
According to the Iranian news agency INNA, about 86,700 Iranians traveled to Saudi Arabia this year for immigration.
This year, 86,700 Iranians performed the great pilgrimage to Mecca and its surroundings.
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