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US couple dies during Hajj in Saudi Arabia, daughter reveals shocking details
A US couple was among the 1,300 people who lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
![US couple, the residents of Bowie, Maryland, were identified as Alhaji Alieu Dausy Wurie, 71, and Haja Isatu Wurie, 65.(X) US couple, the residents of Bowie, Maryland, were identified as Alhaji Alieu Dausy Wurie, 71, and Haja Isatu Wurie, 65.(X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/148x111/Final_1719314410486_1719314414688.jpg)
The heat cannot be described, only felt: Mira Road Hajj pilgrim recalls trauma
Nine hundred pilgrims from across the world who were in Saudi Arabia on Hajj this year have died from a heat wave; 98 of them are Indians
![The heat cannot be described, only felt: Hajj pilgrim The heat cannot be described, only felt: Hajj pilgrim](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/-p-The-heat-cannot-be-described--only-felt--Hajj-p_1718998573996_1719027024398.jpg)
Evening briefing: 98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
![At least 98 Indian citizens have died of natural causes, old age and illness during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was marked by searing heat and intense high temperatures(AFP) At least 98 Indian citizens have died of natural causes, old age and illness during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was marked by searing heat and intense high temperatures(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/21/148x111/SAUDI-RELIGION-ISLAM-HAJJ-9_1718974244915_1718974282259.jpg)
98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year, says MEA
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said these deaths happened on account of natural illness, natural causes, chronic illness, and also old age.
![Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun as they arrive at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024.(AFP) Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun as they arrive at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/21/148x111/Hajj_1718968422520_1718968422788.jpg)
Over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead amid record-breaking heat in Saudi Arabia
The death toll from this year's hajj crossed the 1,000 mark as Saudi Arabia continues to reel under sweltering heat.
![A man effected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces as Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)(AFP) A man effected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces as Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/148x111/FILES-SAUDI-RELIGION-ISLAM-HAJJ-1_1718879370104_1718879400752.jpg)