Summary
- The death toll from this year’s hajj has exceeded 1,000, with more than half being unregistered pilgrims who faced extreme heat.
- About 10 countries have reported 1,081 deaths during the annual pilgrimage.
- High temperatures in Mecca have contributed to the challenges faced by pilgrims.
- Burials for dead pilgrims have begun, with many families still searching for missing loved ones.
