464 Iranian Pilgrims Died in Mina Tragedy, Hajj Organization Confirms
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization confirmed that 464 Iranian Hajj pilgrims were killed in the recent crush in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement released on Thursday, the organization announced that the latest figures show 464 Iranians died in the tragic event.
It added that 14 Iranian pilgrims who had been injured in the incident are still receiving treatment in Saudi hospitals.
It also said that the condition of those injured in the incident has been fully determined seven days after the deadly crush.
The number of pilgrims who were killed in the crush in Mina on September 24 when performing religious rites is about 4700, Iranian officials have said. The incident marked the worst Hajj disaster in 25 years.
