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Saudi Arabia to allow only 'immunised' pilgrims to Mecca

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Saudi authorities said Monday only people immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims. The hajj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered "immunised" -- those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior, and people who ha

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Times of India

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

As per the new guidelines that will come into effect from the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques, Geo News reported citing the country's media.

3 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Mecca to accept only ‘immunised’ pilgrims from Ramadan

Worshippers must be vaccinated against Covid or have recovered from the virus, say SaudisCoronavirus – latest updates

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Saudi Arabia To Permit Only Vaccinated Pilgrims To Mecca

Saudi authorities said Monday only people immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Only 'immunised' pilgrims to Mecca allowed: Saudi authorities

The hajj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered "immunised" -- those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior, and people who have recovered from the infection.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Channel News Asia

Saudi to allow only 'immunised' pilgrims to Mecca

RIYADH: Saudi authorities said on Monday (Apr 5) only people immunised against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims. The hajj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be ...

3 years ago·Singapore

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ABC Australia

Islam's holiest site now only open to 'immunised' pilgrims, Saudi Arabia says

Making a pilgrimage to Mecca — one of Islam's holiest sites — is an integral part of the Muslim faith, but later this year only those immunised against COVID-19 will be able to take part.

3 years ago·Australia

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