Heatwave claims over 900 lives as pilgrims return from Hajj 2024 in scorching conditions

Abuja, Nigeria – Pilgrims returning home after the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage faced extreme heat, with many struggling to cope with the conditions. The journey, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for financially and physically capable Muslims, officially ended on Wednesday. However, tragedy marred this year’s pilgrimage as over 900 pilgrims from various nationalities lost their lives, mostly due … Read more