Saudi Arabia officially announced Hajj this year will be limited to those inside Saudi Arabia only and in very limited numbers

Weather of Arabia - The Ministry of Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued a statement announcing officially that this year Hajj is limited to those inside Saudi Arabia in very limited numbers, given the crisis of the Corona pandemic and in the interest of the safety of the general Muslims, and the following is the text of the statement:

"Because of the outbreak of the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) in the world in more than 180 countries around the world, and the number of deaths affected by it reached nearly half a million deaths, and more than 7 million infections around the world, and based on what the Ministry of Health indicated In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia about the continuing risks of this pandemic, the unavailability of vaccine and treatment for people infected with the virus around the world, and to maintain global health security, especially with the high rate of infections in most countries according to reports issued by international health authorities and research centers, and the seriousness of outbreaks of infection and injury in human populations It is difficult to provide a safe spacing between its members. Therefore, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on its constant desire to enable the guests of the Sacred House of God and the visitors of the Mustafa Mosque - may God bless him and grant him peace - to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah in safety, health and safety, has been keen since the beginning of the emergence of HIV infections , And the transmission of infection to some countries, to take precautionary measures to protect the guests of the Most Gracious by suspending the arrival of pilgrims, and to take care of the pilgrims present in the Holy Land. This decision met with Islamic and international blessing for what he had One of the major contributions to the global response to the pandemic, and it supported the efforts of countries and international health organizations to limit the spread of the virus.

In light of the persistence of this pandemic, the seriousness of the outbreak of infection in gatherings, human crowds, and movements between countries of the world, and the increase in infection rates globally, it was decided to establish a pilgrimage this year in 1441 AH in very limited numbers for those wishing to perform Hajj rituals from different nationalities who are inside Saudi Arabia; This is in order to ensure the ritual establishment in a safe and hygienic manner, in a manner that meets the requirements for prevention and social separation necessary to ensure human safety and protection from the threats of this pandemic, and to achieve the purposes of Islamic law in preserving the human soul, God willing.

The government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and it is honored to serve millions of pilgrims and pilgrims every year, to confirm that this decision comes from its constant concern for the security and safety of the people of the Two Holy Mosques until their return to their countries.

We ask God - Glory be to Him - to protect the nations of the world from this pandemic, and to protect humanity from all harm. He is capable of everything. "