The recent tragic deaths of over 1,300 pilgrims during Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia have brought light to the nexus of illegal travel agents and brokers who are exploiting desperate Muslims across the globe seeking to fulfil their religious obligations.
The number of pilgrims exceeded to 1.8 million this year, according to Saudi authorities.
As the Muslim world mourns the loss of lives, the deaths during Haj have exposed the urgent need for greater regulation and oversight of the pilgrimage industry.