In Saudi Arabia killed 78 pilgrims

In Saudi Arabia, in Mecca, during the Hajj killed 78 pilgrims from Egypt, the age of the victims is on average 60-80 years.

In Saudi Arabia, in Mecca, during the Hajj killed 78 pilgrims from Egypt. It is reported Xinhua citing the Ministry of health of Egypt.

“The number of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims who performed the Hajj in the Saudi city of Mecca has risen to 78 people,” – said in the message.

It is noted that the average age of victims in 60-80 years. People have been heart attacks and had problems breathing.

Reportedly, about 70 thousand Egyptians, joined the annual Hajj season in Mecca. This year at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia arrived 1,405 million people, 350 thousand more than last year. Hajj is the fifth “pillar of Islam”, along with such as prayer (Salat) and fasting in Ramadan.

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