Divya Delhi : The Ministry of Religious Affairs claimed that 18 Pakistani pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia during Hajj 2025. The ministry reported 10 men and eight women, largely old, who died of heart attacks and other illnesses. Each pilgrim was buried in Jannatul Baqi. ARY News reports that this year's Hajj death toll is lower than 2024's 35 Pakistani pilgrims. International pilgrims from 171 nations made up 1,506,576 of the 1,673,230 pilgrims at Hajj 2025. Saudi Arabia reported 166,654 domestic pilgrims this year, with 877,841 men and 795,389 women, one of the most balanced gender ratios in Hajj history. After last year's 1,301 deaths from 51.8°C (125°F) temperatures, Saudi officials implemented thorough cooling methods. ARY News reported that pilgrims were protected by extended shaded sections, cooling stations, and medical staff. Unauthorised pilgrims were strictly controlled, reducing crowd density and improving sacred site security. After the Hajj, Eid al Adha begins, a feasting celebration characterized by the slaughter of a goat, sheep, cow, bull, or camel. Most pilgrims arrived by plane (1,435,017), followed by land (66,465) and sea (5,094), according to the General Authority for Statistics. Authorities want all pilgrims to return safely and efficiently during Hajj 2025.