Ninety-eight Indian Pilgrims Perish During 2023 Haj Season

Ninety-eight Indians have died during this year's annual Muslim pilgrimage of Haj to Mecca, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The deaths were attributed to natural causes, chronic illnesses, and accidents. The pilgrimage saw 1,75,000 Indian pilgrims participate from May 9 to July 22.

A tragic toll has been recorded for Indian pilgrims during the 2023 Haj season, with ninety-eight lives lost, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed that the deaths, although fewer than last year's 187, still represent a significant number. He noted that 1,75,000 Indian pilgrims made the journey to Mecca this year, which took place from May 9 to July 22.

According to Jaiswal, the causes of death were varied, including natural causes, chronic illnesses, and old age. Six pilgrims died on the day of Arafat, with four deaths attributed to accidents during the pilgrimage. Jaiswal provided these details during his weekly media briefing, responding to questions about the fatalities.

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