Guwahati, 19th June: Another pilgrim from Assam, Jalaluddin Laskar, tragically passed away while performing the holy Hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Laskar, a resident of Gosainpur in Cachar district, succumbed to a sudden heart attack at Arafat Maidan, further adding to the growing list of casualties among pilgrims from Assam during this year’s pilgrimage.
This unfortunate incident comes on the heels of the deaths of three other pilgrims from Assam due to a severe heatwave in Mecca on June 17. Among them was 54-year-old Zarina Begum from Howly in Barpeta district. Zarina had embarked on the sacred journey with her husband, Abul Hussain, on May 18. However, she fell critically ill due to the extreme temperatures and was hospitalized. Despite efforts to save her, Zarina tragically passed away, leaving behind a grieving family.
The ongoing intense heatwave in Mecca has posed significant health risks to the millions of pilgrims gathered for the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Local authorities have issued multiple advisories, urging pilgrims to take necessary precautions against the soaring temperatures to avoid further casualties.
In the wake of Zarina Begum’s passing, her family has announced that her funeral prayers will be conducted in Mecca, honoring her wishes. Abul Hussain, still in Mecca, is overseeing the final rites and has conveyed the heart-wrenching news to their family in Barpeta.
The deaths of Jalaluddin Laskar and Zarina Begum underscore the challenges faced by pilgrims in Mecca this year, emphasizing the critical need for robust health and safety measures during such large-scale religious gatherings. The Assam community mourns their loss and offers prayers for the safety and well-being of all pilgrims still in Mecca.
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