Hajj 2024 Saudi Arabia News. Saudi arabia reported that over 1,300 pilgrims, mostly unauthorised, died due to extreme heat during the hajj pilgrimage. This year's pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with.

Saudi arabia reported that over 1,300 pilgrims, mostly unauthorised, died due to extreme heat during the hajj pilgrimage. A number of pilgrims performing hajj in saudi arabia have died and many are believed missing, authorities have said.