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Hajj as we all know is a pilgrimage that many of us want to go to at least once in a lifetime and while so many of us want to perform Hajj at least once in a lifetime, it can be deadly at times. Amid extreme heat that has taken over the world, we see the death toll at Hajj exceeding and dangerously breaking records from last year.
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Death Toll Exceeds During Hajj
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According to some recent death toll reports, this year’s Hajj saw a spike in death toll rates where m, many people lost their lives during the holy and spiritual journey. According to some reports, the death toll has exceeded more than 1000 this year. Amid the intense heatwave which was estimated to be around 100 Fahrenheit In Makkah. As reported this year, more than 10 countries saw a total number of deaths of 1,081.
These fatalities were reported from countries like Egypt, Sudan, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iran, Senegal and Tunisia. Other reports also suggested that more than 2000 people have experienced the recent heatwave amidst this scorching and deadly weather. It was also estimated that many people fainted during the pilgrimage amidst the recent heatwave.
As an Arab Diplomat very rightly said ” People were tired after being chased by security forces before Arafat day as they were very exhausted.”
Bodies Of Pilgrims
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While more and more death toll are being reported, it is also reported via recent updates that the pilgrims who passed away amidst this heatwave, will be buried in Saudia and will not be sent back to their native countries and loved ones.
It must be noted that during this time around 1.8 million Muslims partook in Hajj, and the pilgrimage itself is a very outdoor activity and can have to be done at least one time in everyone’s life. During this time, Saudia Arabia sees an influx of pilgrims from all around the world where some of their locals also perform Hajj.
Hajj is performed by almost every ethnicity in the world, and while there is always a diversity of people, oftentimes the influx and the massive spike in pilgrims lead to a shortage of resources which few claimed was also the reason for this year’s death toll count.
Saudia Arabia spends billions of pounds on crowd control and safety and while there are a lot of things that are kept in mind, the shortage of all these resources is inevitable because of the massive influx and huge number of pilgrims who attend the hajj every year.
Search For The Missing
While many reports are coming out for the ones that have lost their life. There is also a desperate hunt for the ones who have gone missing. Many people are still in search of their loved ones who are missing Many people have also started calling out for help on social media.
According to some pilgrims, they are equally unhappy with this year’s management and some even state the worst of all because of poor management.
How Can One Save From Heatwave?
Amidst this heat, one needs to save themselves from this heatwave. This also means that they save themselves from any kind of exposure to heat as it will not only be hazardous but it will be very harmful to one’s skin and physical health.
There are a few things that you need to keep in mind;
- Always try staying indoors
- Use fans and air conditioners
- Try hanging shades and curtains as they will block any heat and sunlight
- Take cool showers or take baths to lower your body temperature
- Wear light clothing as it will propel the UV rays
- Try drinking water as it will keep you hydrated.
Conclusion
In the end, we sincerely hope that all the pilgrims who have passed away rest in eternal peace and that the loved ones who are still waiting for their loved ones, meet them in a good and healthy state.
