Raising the number of pilgrims to one million from inside and outside Saudi Arabia

Al Anbat- Diana Al Nobani

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decided on Saturday, to raise the number of pilgrims during this year's pilgrimage season to 1 million from both inside and outside the Kingdom, in accordance with the quotas allocated to States, taking into consideration the health recommendations.

The Saudi Ministry of Pilgrimage and Omrah explained that this year's pilgrimage season will be in accordance to several controls, as the age group is below 65 years, with the requirement to complete immunization with basic doses of Corona vaccination approved by the Ministry of Health.

For those arriving for pilgrimage from outside Saudi Arabia are required to provide the result of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure to Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry of Pilgrimage and Omrah stressed the need for pilgrims to adhere precautionary measures and to follow preventive instructions while performing their rituals of in order to preserve their health and safety.

This decision is based on the constant concern of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the safety of the pilgrims and visitors of Prophet Mohammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and to ensure their safety and security. And the interest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the regularity of the obligations of pilgrimage, enabling the largest number of Muslims around the world to perform their pilgrimage rituals and visit Al-Nabawi Al-Sharif Mosque in an atmosphere of spirituality and reassurance, while preserving the health gains imposed by the Kingdom in the face of the Corona virus pandemic.