22 Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

22 Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: At least 22 Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia during this Hajj season due to the natural cause of death.

According to Ministry of Religious Affairs, 133,868 pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia under government and private programmes from Pakistan to perform Hajj 2017.

The spokesperson of the ministry added that local and Pakistani helpers are guiding the pilgrims to resolve their issues, adding that some 16 pilgrims have been admitted to Hajj Mission Hospital.

The Zil-Hajj crescent was not sighted on Monday evening in Saudi Arabia; therefore, the month of Zil-Hajj in Saudi Arabia will commence on Wednesday, August 23.