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In the days ahead, as the full picture of what happened near Mufrihat in the early hours of Monday morning becomes clearer, the focus of both governments will shift toward ensuring that every family receives the information and support they need and that the process of returning those who were lost to their homes is carried out with the care and dignity that their lives and their journey deserve.

The road between Mecca and Medina is one of the most traveled in the world for those on the path of faith. Monday’s tragedy serves as a painful reminder of how fragile every journey is, and how much the safe arrival of those we love can never be taken for granted.