Hajj 2025: 18 Pakistani Pilgrims Lose Their Lives Amidst Record Attendance

Tragic Loss During Hajj 2025

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has reported that 18 Pakistani pilgrims tragically passed away during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Among the deceased, there were 10 men and 8 women, primarily elderly individuals who succumbed to heart-related issues and other health complications. All the deceased were laid to rest in Jannatul Baqi. This year's fatalities are notably lower than in 2024, when 35 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives during the Hajj.

Record Number of Pilgrims

The Hajj 2025 witnessed an impressive turnout of 1,673,230 pilgrims globally, including 1,506,576 international attendees from 171 nations.

Balanced Gender Participation

Saudi records indicate that 166,654 domestic pilgrims participated this year, achieving one of the most balanced gender ratios in Hajj history, with 877,841 men and 795,389 women.

Enhanced Safety Measures

In response to last year's unfortunate incident that resulted in 1,301 deaths due to extreme temperatures reaching 51.8°C (125°F), Saudi officials implemented extensive cooling measures this year.

These precautions included the establishment of shaded areas, cooling stations, and the deployment of medical teams to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Additionally, strict regulations on unauthorized pilgrims helped manage crowd density and improve security at the holy sites.

Hajj Concludes with Eid al-Adha

The conclusion of Hajj coincides with the celebration of Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday characterized by the ritual sacrifice of an animal, typically a goat, sheep, cow, bull, or camel. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the majority of pilgrims arrived by air (1,435,017), while 66,465 traveled by land and 5,094 by sea. As the repatriation process for Hajj 2025 begins, authorities are committed to ensuring a safe and efficient return for all pilgrims.