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  Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1,300 Muslims, Saudi Arabia accuses travel agencies for deaths

  World | June 24, 2024 9:24 IST

  In Saudi Arabia, temperatures soared above 46 degrees Celsius and 49 degrees Celsius in Mecca and sacred sites in and around the city. This resulted in a high number of deaths this year, according to authorities.

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  Hajj: First flight with 145 J&K pilgrims departs from Srinagar after 2-year COVID hiatus

  India | June 05, 2022 10:59 IST

  The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia re-starts this year after remaining suspended for two years due to the Covid pandemic.

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  Iran suspends hajj trips to Saudi Arabia

  World | April 14, 2015 10:51 IST

  TEHRAN: Iran suspended all umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia on Monday amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, state television reported.Iran's Culture Ministry made the decision over alleged abuse suffered by two male Iranian