June 20, 2024
Most of the pilgrims who died during the Hajj did not have official permits
Officials from several countries have confirmed that most of the pilgrims who died during the 1445 Hajj were people who had entered Saudi Arabia for tourism or visas months before the pilgrimage began. These individuals stayed in Mecca and performed Hajj without proper permission and support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad said most of the dead Tunisian pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia using tourism, visit or Umrah visas. They did not have official Hajj permits and were not affiliated with any organized group that provided basic services such as accommodation, food or transport. Similarly, Dr.
