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- Saudi Arabia to permit 1 million pilgrims to perform Hajj this year with these conditions
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Saudi Arabia to welcome one million domestic and International pilgrims to perform Hajj this year with these conditions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced that, it has decided to raise the number of Hajj pilgrims for this year 2022 (1443 AH) to 1 million pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom, based on the quotas allocated to countries, in consideration of compliance with all health recommendations. Most Viewed : A simple guide of Hajj pilgrimage for Muslims
The Ministry said It is of supreme importance to the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to preserve the safety and security of Hajj pilgrims and visitors of the Prophet's Mosque. The Kingdom is keen on ensuring the maximum number of Muslims worldwide can perform Hajj and visit the Prophet Mosque in a safe and spiritual atmosphere.
- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that this year's Hajj season for the domestic and international pilgrims will be in accordance with the following conditions. Recommend : Few interesting facts about Hajj pilgrimage
* This year's Hajj pilgrimage is open for the age group of less than 65 Gregorian years, with the requirement of Immunization with the basic doses of corona vaccine approved by the Ministry of Health.
* Those who are coming from outside Saudi Arabia need to to submit a negative PCR test of Covid-19 for a sample taken within 72 hours before the date of departure to the Kingdom.
* The need of pilgrims to adhere to precautionary measures and follow preventive measures while performing their Hajj rituals in order to preserve their health and safety. Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates on Facebook