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IN PHOTOS: Haj pilgrims brave intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

IN PHOTOS: Haj pilgrims brave intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

Saudi Arabia has announced that it recorded 1,301 deaths among pilgrims during the Haj season, 83 per cent of whom were unregistered individuals. The Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care. The pilgrims are not only pouring water over themselves to handle the heat but also covering their heads with boxes and umbrellas

24 June,2024 01:05 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Hina Khan performs Umrah ahead of Ramzan

IN PHOTOS: Hina Khan performs Umrah ahead of Ramzan

Bigg Boss 11' contestant Hina Khan, on Tuesday, arrived in the holy city of Mecca along with her family to perform her first Umrah. (All Photos/ Hina Khan's Instagram)

21 March,2023 10:19 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

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