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Will climate change make summer Hajj impossible in coming years?
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is a rite of passage for Muslims worldwide, one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a trip they must make at least once in their lifetime if able to.  However, for thousands of Muslims this year, the Hajj became a death sentence.  Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel announced on June 23 that 1,301 pilgrims had died while performing the Hajj, which lasted from June 14 to June 19. Al-Jalajel noted that 83 percent of the deceased had avoided seeking authorisation from Saudi authorities to undertake the Hajj. The cost of a government-recognised Hajj package can be as much as $10,000, forcing many poorer Muslims to rely

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