Saudi Arabia to allow one million pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has decided to increase the annual number of Hajj pilgrims to 1 million people, the Saudi Press Agency with reference to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reports.

Not only about the subjects of the kingdom, but also foreigners will be allowed to visit Mecca for the first time in three years.

Persons under the age of 65 who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be able to make the pilgrimage. Upon arrival, they will need to provide a negative PCR test.