1,658 Dead in Hajj Pilgrimage: Unregistered Pilgrims Suffer Most from Extreme Heat and Lack of Essential Amenities

Mecca, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
At least 1,658 people have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Egypt reported the highest number of fatalities with around 600 deaths.
Extreme heat and lack of essential amenities were major causes of death.
Unregistered pilgrims faced difficulties accessing basic necessities.
1,658 Dead in Hajj Pilgrimage: Unregistered Pilgrims Suffer Most from Extreme Heat and Lack of Essential Amenities

During the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj, at least 1,658 people have died due to extreme heat and other conditions. The majority of the fatalities were unregistered pilgrims who did not have access to essential amenities and emergency services.

According to various reports from reliable sources such as CNN, ABC News, NDTV, and Yahoo News, at least 460 people have died in total during this year's Hajj pilgrimage. Many of these deaths were due to heatstroke and other conditions caused by temperatures reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit).

Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it requires every Muslim who is physically and financially able to make the journey to Mecca at least once in their life. However, this year's pilgrimage was particularly challenging due to extreme heat conditions.

Egypt has reported the highest number of fatalities with around 600 deaths, followed by Indonesia (183), Jordan (68), Tunisia (35), India (98), and Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran, and Senegal reporting smaller numbers. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered an investigation into the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims.

Many unregistered pilgrims faced difficulties accessing essential amenities such as air-conditioned tents and bus transfers between holy sites, which are provided to authorized worshippers. This lack of access to basic necessities made it difficult for these individuals to cope with the extreme heat conditions, leading to numerous fatalities.

The Egyptian government has stated that there are large numbers of Egyptian citizens who are not registered in hajj databases, making search efforts for missing people and their relatives more complicated. Authorities have urged pilgrims to register before embarking on the journey and have warned against traveling without proper documentation.

Despite the challenges faced during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, millions of Muslims from around the world continue to make the journey as a testament to their faith and commitment to their religious beliefs.


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Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • Some reports suggest that a smaller number of deaths were due to causes other than extreme heat and lack of essential amenities.
  • The exact number of fatalities may vary slightly depending on the source.

Sources

95%

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Nearly 500 confirmed fatalities from Hajj heatwave as hundreds more feared dead

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Lauren Kent, Wednesday, 19 June 2024 20:22
  • Unique Points
    • At least 460 people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
    • Many pilgrims died from heatstroke and other conditions due to extreme temperatures of up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit).
    • Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and requires every Muslim who is physically and financially able to make the journey to Mecca at least once in their life.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 600 Egyptians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
    • More than 1,000 people have died during the hajj pilgrimage as of Friday
    • Ninety-eight Indians have died during Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The authors use phrases such as 'tragedy', 'raising questions', and 'highlights the dangers' to evoke emotions in the reader, which can be considered inflammatory rhetoric. They also quote Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Malaysian Minister for Religious affairs Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar as authorities on the situation, which is an appeal to authority.
    • ]The crisis was overshadowed by tragedy[
    • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
    • Malaysian Minister for Religious affairs Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

At least 600 Egyptians die in hajj pilgrimage: Source

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Friday, 21 June 2024 13:25
  • Unique Points
    • At least 600 Egyptians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
    • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ordered investigation into Egyptian pilgrims’ deaths
    • Large numbers of Egyptian citizens not registered in hajj databases complicate search efforts for missing people and their relatives
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least 600 Egyptians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca[
    • Security source reported deaths amid scorching heat
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

'Bodies on the ground': Pilgrims recount hajj heat horrors

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Unknown AFP Friday, 21 June 2024 13:26
  • Unique Points
    • Yasser performed the holy pilgrimage illegally due to his inability to secure a visa.
    • Unregistered pilgrims face difficulties accessing amenities, transportation, and emergency services during the hajj rites.
  • Accuracy
    • More than 1,000 people have died during the hajj pilgrimage as of Friday, with over half being unregistered Egyptians.
    • At least 460 people have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
    • At least 600 Egyptians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position about the hardships faced by unregistered pilgrims during Hajj. It also uses emotional manipulation by describing the sadness and desperation of individuals who have lost loved ones or are separated from them. The article does not disclose sources.
    • Yasser has not seen his wife since Sunday and fears she is among the more than 1,000 reported fatalities -- the majority unregistered Egyptians like himself.
    • When heat drove him to exhaustion, he sought urgent care at a hospital in Mina but was turned away, he said, again for lack of a permit.
    • An Arab diplomat told AFP that 630 of those 658 dead Egyptians were unregistered, meaning they could not rely on access to amenities meant to make the pilgrimage more bearable.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'bodies on the ground' and 'dead bodies on the ground'. This is an appeal to emotion and can be considered a form of informal fallacy.
    • 'Bodies on the ground'
    • There were dead bodies on the ground
  • Bias (95%)
    The article does not demonstrate any clear bias towards a specific political, religious, ideological or monetary position. However, the author does use language that depicts the situation as extreme and unfortunate for unregistered Egyptian pilgrims. The title of the article also implies a negative experience for pilgrims during hajj.
    • 630 of those 658 dead Egyptians were unregistered
      • Bodies on the ground
        • I have searched every single hospital in Mecca. She's not there.
          • There were dead bodies on the ground in Arafat, Mina and on the way to Mecca
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          92%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          98 Indians Died Of Natural Causes During Hajj, Says Foreign Ministry

          NDTV News Friday, 21 June 2024 10:44
          • Unique Points
            • Ninety-eight Indians have died during Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.
            • All Indian deaths were due to natural causes.
          • Accuracy
            • At least 460 people have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication