Who caused the deaths of those pilgrims!

*(Revoked the licenses of 16 travel companies and referred their officials to the prosecution for “deception” in the illegal expulsion of pilgrims) This was announced by the Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and authorized by the Egyptian newspapers in the Jordanian news agency “B See” Spokesperson Muhannad Mobaiideen, the official spokesman of the government, said that the investigations carried out after the deaths of dozens of Jordanian pilgrims this year found that these events were “not normal” and were deceived by some weak-willed people and some offices. *****

* These investigations, conducted in Egypt and Jordan, reflect the candor and transparency described by the Saudi Interior Ministry’s security spokesman, Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shahrhab, who confirmed that travel companies in some countries cheat visitors of visas and encourage them to… break and circumvent regulations to stay in the holy city for two months before the Hajj season.

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* These findings also lend credibility to the statement of Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel, who stated that the death toll was about 1,301, of which 83% were people who were not authorized to perform the Hajj. This is the result of long journeys under the sun, without shelter or rest, especially among some of the elderly and those with chronic diseases. To this we can add the deceitful companies and tourist offices (these poor pilgrims) to whom fatwas were issued regarding violations of the rules during the Hajj; all of which I have seen has led to the loss of innocent lives.

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* Unfortunately, despite the Kingdom’s extensive and intense media campaign, those pilgrims – may God forgive them – have unfortunately become victims (of those criminals); warnings against Hajj without permits and increasing penalties for violators, a Saudi security spokesman explained. He added that the Hajj permit is not just a transit card at a port or security checkpoint, but an important means and tool to facilitate the passage of pilgrims and identify their location. To provide them with care and services in times of need.

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* The Kingdom was sincere, made efforts and used all its capabilities to serve the most merciful guests and seek their safety, comfort and security, which was achieved in all areas – praise be to God – including (health) where no cases of epidemics or widespread diseases were recorded, while more than 465,000 specialized treatment services were provided, of which 141,000 services were provided to people who were not authorized to perform Hajj. In this testimony, the Saudi government prioritizes human health above any consideration or violation.

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* Finally, the voices, pens and narratives that always try to belittle the efforts of (the people of the Kingdom) to take care of the pilgrims by falsifying facts, exploiting past events and exaggerating; inciting their hatred and supporting their calls to internationalize the Hajj, it will remain weightless because the reality will always cover it and hit it with the honest and unbiased testimonies of the success achieved by the Hajj every year (despite the challenges) and the millions of pilgrims of different nationalities.

May Allah protect (the kingdom of humanity) and maintain its security and stability, the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and their guests, and your safety.