75-Years-Old Edo Pilgrim Dies In Saudi Arabia Hajj After Brief Illness

A 75-year-old female pilgrim from Edo, identified as Mrs. Adizatu Dazumi, has died at the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia after a brief illness.

Mrs. Adizatu, who was said to be a native of Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, passed away on Monday at the King Fahad General Hospital, Makkah.

Speaking over the unfortunate development on Tuesday, Malam Musah Uduimoh, Chairman of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, noted that the deceased fell ill shortly after performing Tawaaf, the circumambulation around the Kaaba, and was admitted to the hospital on Sunday.

He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and reassured other pilgrims that the board remains vigilant in safeguarding their health and welfare.

He said: “In line with Islamic tradition, she was buried in Makkah on the same day she passed and her family in Jattu Uzairue had been duly informed of the development.”