Saudi Minister: Some 1,000 pilgrims will perform this year’s hajj
Published 23 Jun,2020 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten said on Tuesday that around 1,000 pilgrims will perform this year’s Hajj.
Speaking during a press conference with Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah, he reiterated the authorities’ decision to hold this year’s annual rituals with “very limited” numbers due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Hajj will also be limited to people residing inside the Kingdom.
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