Asia.  Deadly heat wave.  Tragedy during Hajj to Mecca

Fourteen Jordanians died while performing the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the cause of death of some of them was sunstroke. Authorities warn of extremely high air temperatures.

The deaths of six out of 14 people were directly linked to the heat. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the tragedy. The dead were Jordanian citizens.

Asia. The heat exhausts pilgrims on their way to Mecca

Pilgrimage It is a spiritual pilgrimage that cleanses the soul of sins and provides its participants with forgiveness of sins. It is one of the five duties of Islam, along with faith, prayer, charity, and fasting. Every believer must perform the Hajj at least once in his life, if he has the necessary means.

The Hajj takes place from June 14 to 19. The weather this year is not suitable for believers. On Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced… High temperature warning. The Ministry called on pilgrims to moisturize their bodies frequently and avoid staying outdoors during the hottest hours.

This was reported by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs A number of pilgrims died due to the extreme high temperatures From this country. Of the 14 people, at least six cases were caused by heat stroke caused by the prevailing temperatures.

The Jordanian authorities confirmed that they are cooperating with the relevant authorities in Jeddah to transport the bodies of the pilgrims as quickly as possible.

See: Severe heat wave in Greece. Another tourist died

According to information provided by the head of the Iranian Red Crescent, Pir Hossein Koulivand, a number of citizens also died. Iran. At least five deaths have been reported at the moment.

On Monday – according to meteorologists – In Mecca, the temperature can reach 47 degrees Celsius.

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