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title: "Hajj 2026: Jordanian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/hajj-2026-jordanian-pilgrim-dies-in-makkah-ahead-of-hajj\/"
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updated: "2026-05-21"
description: "Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani, 73, passed away in a Makkah hospital while preparing to perform Hajj with his wife."
taxonomies: ["News","Hajj 1447","Hajj 2026","Jordan","Makkah","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Hajj 2026: Jordanian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/hajj-2026-jordanian-pilgrim-dies-in-makkah-ahead-of-hajj/
Updated: 2026-05-21

**Key Takeaways**

- Jordanian pilgrim Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani, born in 1953, died in Makkah.
- He was part of the official Jordanian Hajj delegation for 2026.
- Jordanian officials are working with Saudi authorities on procedures and family contact.

Dr. Mohammed Altawalbeh, spokesperson for Jordan's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, confirmed the death of pilgrim Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani. The 73-year-old was in Makkah preparing to carry out Hajj duties alongside his wife as part of Jordan's 2026 Hajj delegation.

The spokesperson said the pilgrim had earlier visited the delegation's medical team for an initial check-up. The team referred him to a hospital in Makkah for further tests. He later died at that hospital.

The ministry has contacted the family in Amman to complete the necessary paperwork. Jordanian officials are coordinating with Saudi authorities and the Jordanian Hajj delegation is following the matter closely.