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Maldivian pilgrims on Arafat Land. Photo/Islamic Ministry

Second Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies

The first Maldivian pilgrim was found dead on Friday after he was reported missing since Monday.

1 July 2023

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By Mohamed Muzayyin Nazim

Another Maldivian pilgrim who went to Mecca to perform the Hajj pilgrimage has died on Friday night.

The deceased was identified as Ali Hassan, 72, of Fiyaathoshige/Dh. Maaenboodhoo.

Ali Hassan went for Hajj under care of the state-run Hajj Corporation.

The Islamic ministry said he died at 6:18 pm local time while undergoing treatment at a Saudi hospital.

"We pray for the deceased's eternal rest in paradise and for his family's strength," the ministry said in a tweet.

The first Maldivian pilgrim was found dead on Friday after he was reported missing since Monday. Naseem, 72, went for Hajj from Al-Haramain Group.

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