Elderly Maldivian pilgrim on Umrah passes away in Mecca

An elderly Maldivian man who travelled for Umrah this Ramadan has passed away in Mecca.

Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed told the media that the deceased has been identified as Ali Ibrahim Didi, from G.Dh. Nadella.

According to the minister, Ali’s funeral prayer will be held at Masjid al‑Haram after Fajr. No further details have been released.

Ali had travelled for Umrah through Hijaz Company.

Deaths of elderly pilgrims during Umrah and Hajj seasons have been reported in previous years as well, often due to health‑related complications.