The Hajj 2024 is marked by the death of five Moroccan pilgrims.
In an official statement, Abdelillah Daddas, Moroccan Consul General in Jeddah, announced the deaths of five Moroccan pilgrims during the Hajj 2024/1445. These pilgrims, who came to perform one of the five pillars of Islam, have died since the beginning of the sacred period.
According to the consul, three of the deaths occurred in the pilgrims’ hotel rooms. He stressed that the causes of these deaths appeared to be natural, as the victims all suffered from chronic illnesses such as
diabetes and high blood pressure (HBP).
The consul also pointed out that the families of the deceased pilgrims have the choice of repatriating their remains or burying them locally.
He mentioned that most families opt for burial in Saudi Arabia, due to the sacred nature of the place.
In response to these events, the Moroccan Consulate General has opened an office in Mecca that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist Moroccan pilgrims. This initiative, launched for the first time
this year, aims to speed up administrative procedures in the event of an emergency.
This Hajj season, a total of 34,000 Moroccan pilgrims took part in the ritual. The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs is supervising 22,500 of them, while private tourism agencies are looking after the remaining 11,500.
To ensure that the Hajj runs smoothly this season, Morocco has mobilised 738 administrators, scholars, and media professionals. Among them, 520 attendants and supervisors are working tirelessly to serve and supervise the pilgrims.
The Consul General concluded his exchange with the media by underlining the commitment of the staff to ensure the safety and well-being of Moroccan pilgrims during this important period.
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