Sherifa Zuhur

Maryland couple 'walked for hours' before dying in Hajj heat @saudi

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw000kp55d2o

Maryland couple 'walked for hours' before dying in Hajj heat

The two pilgrims' daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities.

Jun 25, 2024 at 12:35pmWeb
Show threadSherifa ZuhurJun 25, 2024

@saudi Hajj heat deaths: Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxrrzp479r4o @egypt

Hajj heat deaths: Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned'

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

Show threadSherifa ZuhurJun 25, 2024

@egypt @saudi Why Hajj was so deadly this year

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/356624/hajj-mecca-heat-saudi-arabia-pilgrims-climate-change-prophet

Why this year’s Hajj was so deadly

More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim's holiest site — but it’s not just because of heat.

Vox
Show threadJenniferJun 25, 2024
@Sherifazuhur @saudi this whole situation is so sad.
Show threadRadio Free ArabiaJun 25, 2024

@Sherifazuhur @saudi

> Temperatures during this year's gathering exceeded 122F (50C) at times.

It is not even August. I am not sure what Saudi Arabia can do about this, other than perhaps more restrictions and fewer permits.

Even massive infrastructure investments to install shades, as obvious as it may be, may not be feasible due to religious restrictions and requirements.

Show threadRamzi Mourad Jun 25, 2024
There’s no bigger blessing than dying performing Hajj
#hajj2024