A 63-year-old Malaysian haj pilgrim from Setiu, Terengganu, died of a heart attack in Makkah on May 18, 2026 [1, 2]. She was part of group KT19 and was staying at the Abraj Al-Janadriyah Hotel [1, 2].
The pilgrim was pronounced dead at King Faisal Hospital at 5:53 a.m. local time [1, 2]. Following her death, her body was taken to Masjidil Haram for funeral prayers after the Asar prayer, and then she was laid to rest at the Al Sharayea cemetery in Makkah, according to Lembaga Tabung Haji [1, 2]. The organization also extended condolences to the family and prayed for the deceased's soul [1, 2].
So far in the 2026 haj season, a total of six Malaysian pilgrims have died in the Holy Land [1, 2]. The recent death adds to this toll and highlights the health risks that some pilgrims face during the physically demanding pilgrimage.
The incident was first reported to have occurred either on Sunday, May 17, or early May 18, with official confirmation pointing to May 18 as the date of death [1, 2].
Malaysian authorities and haj organizers continue to monitor the health status of pilgrims in Makkah as the haj season progresses.
