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Dozens of Muslims have died during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia this year due to heat-related medical issues amid scorching temperatures, according to figures released by several countries. Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported on Wednesday that at least 35 Tunisian pilgrims had died, while Iran’s semi-official Tasnim agency said 11 Iranian citizens were also among the dead. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that 41 Jordanian pilgrims had lost their lives, meaning the total death toll stands at 87. There are fears the number is far higher. Unconfirmed reports ci…

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