No buses...had to walk for 40km even as temp hit 52°C: Hyderabad Haj pilgrims recall heat ordeal
“The lack of buses only compounded the problem. We walked for over 7.5 km to reach Arafat from Mina,” said Fareed, adding, “I got blisters on my feet and my wife fainted as we walked for over 40km during the pilgrimage.”
The Musheerabad resident is among the 300 who have completed their Haj and are waiting to board flights back to their home country this weekend.
He also claimed that they had to walk for long hours without food and water. “As a result, many pilgrims, especially those who are diabetic and have blood pressure issues, suffered during their pilgrimage,” he added.
While Telangana State Haj Committee officials agreed to lack of amenities on day 1, they said that they were resolved subsequently. “There was an issue with food and accommodation initially as most of the buildings are used only during Haj. It took us about 18 hours to get them resolved. Moreover, many had to wait for over eight hours to board a bus to perform Haj,” said Shaik Liyakat Hussain, CEO, Haj Committee.
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Saudi health official Jameel Abualenain reported no abnormal deaths during Haj. Pilgrims shared their experiences, while the Saudi General Authority expected over 1.8 million participants
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims faced extreme heat during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, resulting in multiple deaths. The Saudi General Authority for Statistics expected over 1.8 million participants this year.
52C at Mecca: 13 Keralite haj pilgrims among 922 dead
Minister Abdurahiman reports 13 Keralites died in scorching temperatures during Mecca pilgrimage, demanding Centre's intervention to solve problems faced by pilgrims. He addresses Union ministers and Consulate General about pilgrims' difficulties in Saudi Arabia, including complaints about negligence in activities of mutawwifs and poor accommodation in Assisi.
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