Many died after 'walking long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort', say authorities
Many died after 'walking long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort', say authorities
The pilgrims who passed away include a number of elderly people and those with chronic diseases
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had warned about such companies that have been advertising unauthorised services on social media platforms
The next guardian will continue to be from the Al Shaiba Family
The interval between call to prayer (azan) and commencement of prayer to reduce as well
In addition to Egypt, new fatalities were confirmed on Thursday by Pakistan and Indonesia
has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom's first gold medal
The new Umrah season will coincide with the month of Muharram 1145 Ah (July 19)
It was 'extremely hard' for the elderly and disabled, a pilgrim who returned from Makkah said
More than 2,700 pilgrims, who suffered from heat-related illness, have been treated so far, Saudi ministry said