Hajj Heatwave Claims Over 1,000 Lives

Hundreds of Muslim pilgrims died and thousands were treated for heat exhaustion during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, where temperatures soared above 115 degrees. Despite efforts by Saudi authorities to mitigate the heat's impact, the extreme conditions led to widespread suffering and fatalities. The Hajj, a key pillar of Islam, remains a physically demanding and spiritually significant journey, but the increasing temperatures pose significant challenges for future pilgrimages.