Death Toll At Hajj Surpasses 1,300 Amid Scorching Temperatures In Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials have reported that at least 1,300 pilgrims have died during the Hajj due to scorching temperatures across Saudi Arabia.

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[kentdelahay]

I have no comment other than they are intentionally standing in the sun for hours. This is all that needs to be said

[rthelionheart]

Those who are gone wish now they could come back to tell their brothers how mistaken they were in life.

[bmphil]

Who would have thought the Arabian desert would be balmy in summertime?

[nubiacairo]

What? That's basically mass suicide. 😢

[skyblock]

I know the pilgrimage is important to Muslims, but risking heat stroke just isn’t worth it.

[genoinjian]

All to pray to a rock which is nothing but an idol

[dashikimeclothing]

Worshipping a rock, and dying from it is complete insanity. May their souls rest in peace. Jesus is the only savior.

[roudyman]

Imagine the smell knowing these people don’t shower for weeks at a time

[LindyWithAWhy]

Why do they circle a big BlackRock?
The Black Cube of Satan.

[DrChrisZimmer]

Sadly, only they can now answer the question if it's "hotter than Hell". 👹

[tennwilcox]

No amount of alcohol could save this party. 😮

[JerielAlvarez]

There's a reason why the Egyptians that built the pyramids are depicted wearing no shirt and short skirts in hieroglyphics, as opposed to blankets.

[itstoasty]

Maybe if they kiss the black box more, they would feel better

[tonialexander]

You would have thought Allah would have told them to cancel for another day🤔🤔🤔
But nope😑😑😑😑
They are rooted in tradition🙄🙄🙄

[yvotyme]

No words, when there is nothing nice to say

[jeangill]

Very sad day Praying for the family that lost their love one 🙏

[larryhudspeth]

"religion poisons everything."

[surfnOB]

It’s praying for sure, praying on the poor and weak. Guaranteed the wealthy & the religious leaders have plenty of hydration flowing…and are not the casualties.

[justinebatez]

I’m glad Jesus Christ lives in me. He’s wherever I am at all times.

[Siclone]

All of that money in Saudi Arabia you would think they would push hydration and give them people water.