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Death of a Hajj pilgrim
Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies in Mecca
Her funeral prayer was held at Masjid al-Haram
Zunana Zalif, Raajje.mv | 13 ޖޫން 2024 | ބުރާސްފަތި 11:23
Fathimath Hafeeza, 80 passed away on Wednesday night
A Maldivian pilgrim has died while performing this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs revealed that deceased is Fathimath Hafeeza, 80, a native of Hulhudhuffaaru island in Raa atoll.
The ministry revealed that the 80-year-old woman died in Mecca some time on Wednesday night.
Her funeral prayer was held at Masjid al-Haram after Luhr prayer.
This year, a little over 1,000 Maldivians travelled to Saudi Arabia to join thousands of other pilgrims for the Hajj pilgrimage.
