Tunisia's state news agency TAP reported on Wednesday that at least 35 Tunisian pilgrims were killed, while Iran's semi-official Tasnim agency said 11 Iranian citizens were also among the dead. Senegal confirmed that three of its citizens had died.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that 41 Jordanian pilgrims had lost their lives, meaning the total death toll is at least 90.
It is feared that the number is much higher. Unconfirmed reports circulating on Wednesday said hundreds of Egyptians were killed. But neither Egyptian officials nor Egyptian state media have commented.
Saudi Arabia has also not given any figures.
Muslims around the world began the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Friday. Saudi Arabia expected about 2 million people.
The temperature in Mecca and other nearby holy sites hovered around 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the last day of the pilgrimage.
Officials called on participants to carry umbrellas, avoid being outside especially on hot afternoons, and drink plenty of water.
Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a once-in-a-lifetime mandatory duty for all Muslims – if they are physically able and have the financial resources to travel to the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed.
Men wear seamless white clothes and women wear loose garments when performing similar rituals in pursuit of religious unity, equality and spiritual renewal.
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Jordan's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that 41 Jordanian pilgrims had lost their lives, meaning the total death toll is at least 90.
It is feared that the number is much higher. Unconfirmed reports circulating on Wednesday said hundreds of Egyptians were killed. But neither Egyptian officials nor Egyptian state media have commented.
Saudi Arabia has also not given any figures.
Muslims around the world began the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Friday. Saudi Arabia expected about 2 million people.
The temperature in Mecca and other nearby holy sites hovered around 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the last day of the pilgrimage.
Officials called on participants to carry umbrellas, avoid being outside especially on hot afternoons, and drink plenty of water.
Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a once-in-a-lifetime mandatory duty for all Muslims – if they are physically able and have the financial resources to travel to the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed.
Men wear seamless white clothes and women wear loose garments when performing similar rituals in pursuit of religious unity, equality and spiritual renewal.
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