Hajj 2025: 13 Iranians die in Saudi Arabia during holy pilgrimage, know the reason why
Amid rising temperatures in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, at least 13 Iranian nationals died during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage, the Iranian state media reported Saturday.
"As of Friday, June 6, the total number of Iranian pilgrims who have passed away during Hajj 2025 has reached 13," the Iranian Red Crescent Society was quoted as stating, as reported by the official IRNA news agency.
The reason for these deaths was not specified, but rising temperatures in the region could be one of them, as the statement cautioned the pilgrims to avoid any kind of direct exposure to the sun and to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. It also advised other crucial activities to reduce the risk of heatstroke in the current weather conditions during the holy pilgrimage.
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Hajj 2025: Over a million Muslims from around the world have gathered in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the Hajj 2025 – the annual pilgrimage which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Begining Wednesday, June 4 until Sunday, June 8, the devouts, braving scorching Arab summer, will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. Last year, 1.8 million people took part in the pilgrimage from across the world. In 2025, India's quota for Hajj is 1.75 lakh pilgrims. Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, through the Hajj Committee of India, manages arrangements for the bulk of the quota allotted to India, which is 1,22,518 in 2025. The balance of the quota (over 50,000 pilgrims) was allotted to Private Tour Operators. The Hajj is a must for those Muslims who can afford the travel costs to Saudi Arabia from their home countries. 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