Saudi Arabia: 70 Per Cent Of Hajj Pilgrims Will Be Expat Residents, 30 Per Cent Saudi Nationals

Saudi Arabia: 70 Per Cent Of Hajj Pilgrims Will Be Expat Residents, 30 Per Cent Saudi Nationals

The Saudi Ministry Of Hajj And Umrah Has Announced That 70 Per Cent Of This Year’s Pilgrims For The Hajj - Which Will Take Place From July 28 To August 2 - Will Be Expatriate Residents While The Remaining 30 Per Cent Are Saudis, The Saudi Press Agency (Spa) Said On Monday.

The 30 Per Cent Of Saudi Pilgrims Will Be Limited Only To Saudi Health Practitioners And Security Men Who Recovered From Covid-19. They Will Be Selected From A Database Of Recovered Security Men, In Recognition Of Their Dedication And Important Role In Protecting All Community Segments During The Battle Against The Virus.

The Announcement Follows A Royal Decree Issued By King Salman Bin Abdulaziz To Ensure The Safety Of Pilgrims And Prevent The Spread Of The Coronavirus.