DUBAI— Saudi Arabia announced Saturday this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be only for those residing in the kingdom, and no more than 60,000 people will be allowed to perform the Haj, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency quoted the kingdom’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry saying that the number of the faithful to take part in this year’s hajj, which will begin in mid-July, will be limited to those ages 18 to 65.
Those taking part must be vaccinated as well, the ministry added.