Thursday, February 13th, 2025

If someone dies during Haj pilgrimage, the body is not taken back…you will cover your ears after hearing what Saudi Arabia says


You all must be aware that people are dying during Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Right now, information is coming in about the death of 1301 Haj pilgrims due to extreme heat. It is also being reported that 83 percent of the pilgrims were unregistered, who had come to Mecca city from a long distance to complete the Haj rituals in the scorching heat. Every year, hundreds of Haj pilgrims lose their lives during the pilgrimage, in such a situation, the question of the people is whether these Haj pilgrims get compensation or not or why the dead body is not sent back. If you also want to know, then let us tell you some interesting things about this country.

How much compensation do people who die during Hajj get?

If a person dies during the Haj pilgrimage, he/she is not given any kind of compensation. It is clearly mentioned in the law related to Haj in Saudi Arabia that if any person dies during Haj, his/her body is not sent to his/her country, but he/she is buried in Saudi itself.

The bodies of the dead are not sent to the country

The bodies of the dead are not sent to the country

Let us tell you, while preparing for Haj pilgrimage, every person signs an application form related to Haj, in which it is clearly written that if he/she dies on the land of Saudi Arabia, then his/her body will be buried there. During that time, no objection of his/her family or relatives will be accepted. Clearly, if any person dies during Haj pilgrimage, then he/she is not sent back to his/her country, in such a situation, even if the relatives of the person who died during Haj pilgrimage want to bring his/her body back to their country, they will not get permission for that.

Dying in Mecca is considered sacred

Dying in Mecca is considered sacred

Mecca is considered the most sacred place in the Muslim religion. Along with this, it is also believed among the Muslim community that being buried in the soil of Mecca and Medina is a matter of good fortune for them. Many people who go on Hajj wish that if death comes, it should come during this journey, so that the soul can get peace after death.

No strip is placed on the grave

No strip is placed on the grave

There is no rule for building or buying a grave in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, no plaque is put on the grave. However, the grave number of the deceased is written in the cemetery register, based on which the family members can identify the grave later and go there.

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