Cairo: Muslim pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia will be allowed to attend this year’s Haj, according to a Saudi newspaper.
The Haj season will include pilgrims from abroad, but according to strict precautionary steps and preventive measures to protect the people from COVID-19, Al Watan newspaper reported without details.
Earlier this month, the kingdom said it intends to organize this year’s Haj, which is due in July, in line with health, security and organization controls to protect pilgrims’ health amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Ministry of the Haj and Umrah said related regulations and executive plans will be announced later.
All options are being considered for Hajj, Saudi official says Last year, about 10,000 Muslims - both Saudis and foreigners - living in the Kingdom were allowed for Hajj. Image Credit: Reuters
Cairo: Saudi Arabia is considering “all options” for Muslim pilgrims to attend this year’s Hajj, including the possibility of allowing a limited number of pilgrims from abroad, according to a Saudi official.
Earlier this week, the kingdom said it intends to organise this year’s Hajj according to health, security and organisation controls to protect pilgrims’ health amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of the Hajj and Umrah said related regulations and executive plans will be announced later.