Seven Iranian Pilgrims die as Extreme Heat Affects Hajj Saudi Arabia

Iran's Red Crescent Society has announced that seven Iranian pilgrims have lost their lives so far during the Hajj ceremony taking place in Saudi Arabia. 

The head of the Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, shared the news on Sunday while visiting the organization's field hospital in Arafat to inspect medical services for pilgrims.

"So far, during the Hajj days in Mecca and Medina, seven pilgrims have lost their lives," Kolivand said, without providing details about the causes of death.

Iran is not the only country to have suffered pilgrim fatalities so far this Hajj season. 

Jordan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement reporting 14 deaths among its nationals, with another 17 pilgrims still missing. 

Extreme heat waves and heat strokes were cited as the causes.

Loss of life during Hajj is not unprecedented. Last year, 16 Iranian men and six women died while on the pilgrimage. 

With temperatures soaring across the Middle East, health officials have warned that heat can pose a significant risk to pilgrims during the physically demanding Hajj rituals. 

Crowding also raises the possibility of trampling accidents.

Iran's Red Crescent Society has announced that five Iranian pilgrims have lost their lives so far during the Hajj ceremony taking place in Saudi Arabia. 

The head of the Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, shared the news on Sunday while visiting the organization's field hospital in Arafat to inspect medical services for pilgrims.

"So far, during the Hajj days in Mecca and Medina, five pilgrims have lost their lives," Kolivand said, without providing details about the causes of death.

Iran is not the only country to have suffered pilgrim fatalities so far this Hajj season. 

Jordan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement reporting 14 deaths among its nationals, with another 17 pilgrims still missing. 

Extreme heat waves and heat strokes were cited as the causes.

Loss of life during Hajj is not unprecedented. Last year, 16 Iranian men and six women died while on the pilgrimage. 

With temperatures soaring across the Middle East, health officials have warned that heat can pose a significant risk to pilgrims during the physically demanding Hajj rituals. 

Crowding also raises the possibility of trampling accidents.