Saudi Arabia receives travelers to the holy pilgrimage, one of Islam’s pillars. Returning to pre-COVID levels, two million Muslims are expected.
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Next month, the city of Jeddah will host a show and conference focused on providing services during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
The pilgrimage to Mecca will receive 1 million worshippers this year. They will stay in tents in Mina.
For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Mecca will host pilgrims from other countries.
This year Eid Al-Adha takes place on July 20. Some countries, especially in the Gulf, declared a holiday from July 19 to 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is limited to Saudis and residents. Mosques are open but with distancing and reduced capacity.
Due to the pandemic, registration will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents. Women can register without a male guardian.
The Saudi administration said only those immunized against the coronavirus will only be allowed to take the religious pilgrimage this year.
The country has resumed the pilgrimage in a phased manner since October and reported that no case of COVID-19 has been recorded.
The Saudi administration said the Muslim pilgrimage will resume starting October 4, with maximum 30% occupancy of the Grand Mosque. Foreign pilgrims will be allowed in as of November 1.
The pilgrimage to Mecca is restricted to Saudi residents this year. Pilgrims are getting tested for Covid-19 and getting their temperatures taken. They will be required to undergo a quarantine at the end of their journey.
The Saudi Arabian government is accepting registration from non-national residents to join the religious pilgrimage due late July. Saudi medical professionals and security workers who have recovered will be selected to join the Hajj.
The pilgrimage to Mecca usually sees over 2 million flock to Mecca. It will take place from July 28 to August 2 this year, with limits on pilgrim numbers to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
In Brazil and the world over, the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar will be different this year. From April 23 to May 23, prayers and meals will happen indoors. Check out the schedule for Brazil.
Number of Muslim followers on the large annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, grew by 5% from 2018.
