Haj: 70% Pilgrims Will Be Foreign Residents

July 6, 2020

Saudi Arabia has opened Hajj registration for foreign residents in the Kingdom, saying they will make up 70 percent of the pilgrims this year.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that health standards would be the main determinant for choosing the pilgrims participating this season, reports Arab News.

It said registration is now open at localhaj.haj.gov.sa and will be available for five days starting Monday.

The Kingdom scaled down the number of participants taking part this year to curb the spread of coronavirus due to the health risks involved.

The ministry said the percentage of non-Saudis who are already residents in the Kingdom will be 70 percent of the total number of pilgrims, the report said.

Saudi citizens will make up the remaining 30 percent, with the ritual restricted to medical professionals and security personnel who have recovered from the virus, the ministry said.

They will be selected through the database of coronavirus recoverers, in appreciation of their role during the pandemic.

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