<p>More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj this year amid scorching heat, news agency <em>PTI</em> reported citing <em>AP</em>.</p><p>An estimated 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj this year, with 1.6 million coming from outside Saudi. A huge number of pilgrims seek to complete the Hajj through unofficial means every year because they are unable to afford the heavy expenses required to obtain official Hajj visas.</p><p><em>With DHNS input</em></p>
<p>More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj this year amid scorching heat, news agency <em>PTI</em> reported citing <em>AP</em>.</p><p>An estimated 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj this year, with 1.6 million coming from outside Saudi. A huge number of pilgrims seek to complete the Hajj through unofficial means every year because they are unable to afford the heavy expenses required to obtain official Hajj visas.</p><p><em>With DHNS input</em></p>