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The Hajj pilgrimage, a sacred journey for Muslims worldwide, has been marred by tragedy once again. Over 550 pilgrims perished during this year’s event in Saudi Arabia, with scorching temperatures emerging as a suspected culprit in many of these deaths.
This harrowing statistic has sparked public concern over the safety measures implemented to protect Hajj pilgrims. Real Research, an online survey app, conducted a survey to gauge public awareness and sentiment regarding these heat-related deaths among Hajj pilgrims.
Key Findings:
- Over 70% of respondents were aware of the heat-related deaths of Hajj pilgrims this year.
- Stricter regulations on unregistered pilgrims were the top suggestion for protecting pilgrims from extreme heat.
- 73.48% support capping the number of pilgrims to reduce overcrowding.
Deaths During Hajj
Public awareness seems high, with over 70% of respondents acknowledging the heat-related deaths among Hajj pilgrims this year.
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When asked if the Saudi authorities could have done more to prevent these heat-related deaths among Hajj pilgrims, a majority (79.5%) responded with “Absolutely” (31.7%) or “Possibly” (47.8%).
Protecting Pilgrims from the Heat
The survey also asked respondents to suggest specific measures to protect pilgrims from extreme heat better. Stricter regulations on unregistered pilgrims (29.42%) emerged as the top suggestion followed by improved access to water (26.12%), increased shaded areas (25.08%), and increased ventilation in crowded areas (19.38%).
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Looking beyond heat-related deaths among Hajj pilgrims, the survey also delved into crowd management and medical preparedness. Respondents called for better crowd control strategies (35.8%), improved medical facilities (29.3%), and stricter adherence to official Hajj visa procedures (34.9%).
Capping the Crowd
The survey then assessed the public’s perception of current safety measures. While a combined 57.4% found the measures adequate or very adequate, 42.6% felt they were inadequate or very inadequate.
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Finally, the survey tackles the sensitive topic of limiting pilgrim numbers. A resounding 73.48% support a cap on the maximum number of pilgrims to prevent overcrowding. This, coupled with stricter regulations and improved infrastructure, could significantly reduce the risk of heat-related deaths among Hajj pilgrims in the future.
Methodology | |
Survey Title | Survey on Heat-Related Deaths Among Hajj Pilgrims |
Duration | June 21 – June 30, 2024 |
Number of Participants | 5,000 |
Demographics | Males and females, aged 21 to 99 |
Participating Countries | Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia,… Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, China (Hong Kong) China (Macao), China (Taiwan), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greanada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Maluritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar [Burma], Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe. |
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