The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, starts next Wednesday (4) for millions of followers of Islam.
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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 without a male guardian.
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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 istration 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 the religious pilgrimage due late July. Saudi medical professionals and security workers who have recovered will be selected to the Hajj.
