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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?

Released On: 20 Jun 2024

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Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.

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