Over 1000 pilgrims reported dead during hajj in Saudi Arabia

Now more than a thousand people are reported to have died during this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia - in scorching temperatures which rose above 50 degrees celsius. Around 1.8 million people have taken part in this year's hajj, most of them from abroad. Officials had advised pilgrims to take precautions against the suffocating heatwave, and avoid going outside without an umbrella. But it seems hundreds of those who died were not formally registered and could not access the cooling tents.

A warning, our report contains distressing images.

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[StarLight-slok]

They wanted to be closer to Allah. Mission accomplished.

[davidjones]

This happens in a nation that has both the money and technology to build a megacity in a desert!!

[ziggurat-builder]

Fanaticism versus common sense. it will always end badly.

[leopetaccia]

What people will endure for a cult. Incredible.

[muhammaduddin]

This is starting to become like business for the Saudis. The poor can’t afford to go and perform Hajj and the poor are not looked after.Disaster!

[Oxol]

Saudis need to stop trying to maximise the profits they make from the Hajj. Either limit numbers, or improve facilities to protect pilgrims from the sun.

[hs]

When will people realise that God does not want you to do these needless pilgrimages. Pilgrimages is just another type of tourism industry.

[yarenot]

Unlike Allah, Jesus doesn't require you to travel anywhere to worship Him. In fact, with Jesus, your love for Him is not important compared to His love for you. He meets you wherever you are. Team Jesus all the way to the other side 🙌

[andrewmack]

Are they pretending this hasn't happened in previous hot

[chrisstones]

Totally brainwashed, those poor souls.

[eddiearya]

What kind of god would kill his guests lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[TheOnlySaneAmerican]

Imagine the smell. These people are not exactly known to be the cleanest.

[concernedcitizens]

If people are willing to die for a religion let them. All religions teaches about common sense to care for your safety and others, yes I think even Islam taught them that. But unfortunately almost the entire Muslim world is ruled by a theocracy so all the leaders can just use religion to kept the masses oppressed.

[EscapeFreedomAsap]

This is a cursed place…if not locust swarms it’s flooding or stampeding now heat waves ?? Why is a supposed holy place so cursed ?👹🕋

[Trading-Alp]

What people don’t seem to understand is, as Muslims we would be greatful to die in the holy land, it is a blessed place and we’d rather die there In pilgrimage rather than of natural causes in our own countries etc. ask the families of the people who passed if they are upset

[dudleymakeche]

I hope they go to heaven which I DOUBT. I am glad the tomb of our Lord Jesus christ is empty. He rose and seared at the right hand of GOD. I dont need to go to a tomb anywhere. Condolences to the families of those who died. 😢

[kriptoow]

They are literally walking passed bodies in the street, foul humans

[ianwalton]

But it's a great way to attract millions of tourist and their dollars to your area.

[AnoNymous-qxtf]

I'm really sad because these people are not aware that Islam is a false religion. Proud Ex Muslim here 💪

[epnebjf]

Prophet didn’t help out I’m so shocked