Ammon News - Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs spokesperson, Dr. Mohammed Altawalbeh announced the death of Jordanian pilgrim Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani in the holy land.

The pilgrim was confirmed to be born in 1953, and has passed away in Mecca while preparing to perform hajj duties with his wife, as part of the Jordanian hajj delegation for the year 2026.

Al-Tawalbeh added that the ministry has reached out to his family in Amman to complete the required procedures, in coordination with relevant Saudi authorities and with continued follow up from the Jordanian hajj delegation.

He further noted that the late pilgrim had previously checked in with the medical team, which initially examined him and later referred him to a hospital in Mecca for the necessary tests, where he later passed away.