Saudi Arabia to limit Hajj to 60,000 residents, nationals living in Kingdom

audi Arabia will limit this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to 60,000 residents and nationals living in the Kingdom due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced in a statement Saturday.

Those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, have received their first dose at least 14 days prior, or those who are vaccinated and have recovered from a COVID-19 infection are allowed to register, the ministry added.

Al Arabiya