In Jeddah, the Russian Consulate General reported that four Russian pilgrims died during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia due to natural causes. The bodies will be buried in Mecca, according to the Russian diplomat. He mentioned that deaths of pilgrims are common, as many elderly and sick people participate in the pilgrimage, which can be challenging.
Meanwhile, Agence France-Presse reported that at least 550 people have died in Saudi Arabia due to the sweltering heat. The recent weeks have seen temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in Mecca, contributing to the difficult conditions of the pilgrimage.
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