Apparently there is good infrastructure in place, like air conditioned tents for pilgrims to cool down. Problem is that it is expensive to register as a pilgrim, so many people try to attend without registering (and have no access to tents etc). Most of those who died were not registered.

I'm sure you didn't mean it that way, but...that comes across as a bit callus....I'm trying to imagine somebody who is cooking from the inside out trying to get into an air conditioned tent, and being denied. It's their own damn fault because they couldn't afford a ticket to do what ostensibly everybody around them thinks its God's will that they do....

Yes of course. I think for now, it’s a problem that could be solved with money - maybe rich Muslims could sponsor those who can’t afford the hajj? Definitely, everyone should have the chance to participate.

>maybe rich Muslims could sponsor those who can’t afford the hajj

uh,, thats not how it works

Rich Muslims include the Saudi government and royalty, who should feel somewhat responsible for the well-being of pilgrims.

Let's face it, who has benefitted the most from how the carbon dioxide got into the air in the first place...

A "Muslim" must be wealthy enough to pay for their own pilgrimage. That includes everything.

Either that or pilgrimage isnt due on them if they cant afford it

Do you mean that these people deserved to die because they were poor? Saving lives is a duty, not a luxury.

Only a matter of time before its too hot all year around.