The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia said that more than 200 Filipino pilgrims were stranded in Muzdalifah, Saudi Arabia during the observance of Hajj.
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage attended by millions of pilgrims.
In a statement, the Embassy said that ten Filipino pilgrims “required further medical attention and were taken to nearby hospitals”.
Thousands of pilgrims suffered from heat stress, according to the Embassy.
“While ten Filipino pilgrims required further medical attention and were taken to nearby hospitals, they were discharged shortly thereafter and returned to their tents in Mina without incident,” said the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
“The Embassy wishes to report that none of the Filipino pilgrims experienced severe medical issues,” it added.
The Embassy said that 200 pilgrims stranded in Muzdalifah have been transported and rescued to Mina.
The Embassy adds that it is coordinating with the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, the Office of the Hajj Attaché in Jeddah, and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
“Moving forward, the Philippine Embassy, alongside the Consulate General in Jeddah and the Office of the Hajj Attaché in Jeddah, will remain vigilant in monitoring the safety and well-being of Filipino pilgrims until the completion of the Hajj,” the embassy said.
“The Philippine Government is committed to ensuring Filipino pilgrims receive the necessary support and assistance to complete their pilgrimage safely and comfortably,” it added.
