Saudi Arabia hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj
60,000 Saudi residents of to participate SAMAA | AFP - Posted: Jul 15, 2021 | Last Updated: 17 hours ago SAMAA | AFP Posted: Jul 15, 2021 | Last Updated: 17 hours ago Photo: AFP Saudi Arabia will host another downsized hajj from Saturday, with only residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus permitted and overseas Muslim pilgrims barred for a second year. The kingdom seeks to repeat last year’s success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day Muslim ritual. It is allowing 60,000 residents of Saudi Arabia to participate, higher than in 2020 but drastically lower t...
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