Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia to allow one million pilgrims

April 9, 2022
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Pilgrimage open to those under 65 years and have received Covid-19 vaccinations approved by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia said Saturday it will permit one million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year’s haj.

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah “has authorised one million pilgrims, both foreign and domestic, to perform the hajj this year,” it said in a statement.

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