RIYADH: The death toll from this year's Haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said Thursday (Jun 18), more than half of unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Ara
Summer started earlier than usual this year. The Saudi government needs to install more shades and outdoor cooling, as well as perhaps reduce the number of pilgrims allowed. 1.83 million at once, not counting those without permits, is a lot at once to take care of.
Summer started earlier than usual this year. The Saudi government needs to install more shades and outdoor cooling, as well as perhaps reduce the number of pilgrims allowed. 1.83 million at once, not counting those without permits, is a lot at once to take care of.