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At least 13 Iranian citizens have died during the 2025 holy Hajj pilgrimage amid soaring temperatures in the desert nation of Saudi Arabia, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, June 7.
As of Friday, June 6, the number of Iranian pilgrims who died during the 2025 Hajj has reached 13, according to the state news agency IRNA.
The exact cause of death of these pilgrims is not known, but the rising temperatures there may be responsible for this incident, as the statement warned pilgrims to avoid direct exposure to the sun and to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. It also urged pilgrims to take other important steps to reduce the risk of heatstroke in the current weather.
The 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia is scheduled from June 4 to June 9, during which high temperatures and dry weather pose problems for many pilgrims.
Many people from different countries of the world enter the capital, Makkah, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Statista, Saudi Arabia earns 12 billion dollars every year through the Hajj pilgrimage, which directly contributes to their economy.
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