Two travel agencies, which handled more than 300 pilgrims, said some came down with fever and others had cracked heels and blisters.
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans who went on this year's Haj pilgrimage had to battle scorching heat, dry weather and massive crowds.
Two travel agencies that CNA spoke to had around 320 pilgrims. Some came down with coughs and fever, but no one had serious illnesses. "Sometimes pilgrims get dehydrated, so we get them rehydrated if required ," said general manager Haffidz Abdul Hamid. "Circling around the holy Kaaba under the scorching summer sun can be a challenge," said Dr Hasnul, referring to the building at the centre of Mecca’s Grand Mosque which pilgrims circle.
"Other people from other countries, they like to push each other, so we have to strong," said the 58-year-old, who did not give her full name.
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