Published 2 years ago

Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest Haj pilgrimage since pandemic

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One million people, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj. The pilgrimage is one of five pillars of Islam, which all able-bodied Muslims with the means are required to perform at least once. The hajj has seen numerous disasters over the years, including a 2015 stampede that killed up to 2,300 people.

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Times of India

Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic

One million people, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj -- a key pillar of Islam that all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform at least once -- after two years of drastically curtailed numbers due to the pandemic. At least 650,000 overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia, the authorities said Sunday.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

More Than A Million Attend Biggest Hajj Pilgrimage Since Covid Pandemic

White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam's holiest city prepares to host the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic

2 years ago·India

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NDTV

Saudi Welcomes 1 Million For Biggest Hajj Pilgrimage Since Pandemic

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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South China Morning Post

Mecca welcomes 1 million worshippers for largest haj pilgrimage since pandemic

In 2019, about 2.5 million people took part in the rituals. The following year, foreigners were barred and worshippers were restricted to just 10,000, rising to 60,000 fully vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents in 2021.

2 years ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest Haj pilgrimage since pandemic

MECCA: White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam's holiest city prepares to host the biggest Haj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic. Banner

2 years ago·Singapore

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