Saudi Arabia says vaccination required for 2021 haj
Published: 11:03 AM,Mar 03,2021 | EDITED : 04:12 PM,Dec 20,2025
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Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has ruled that only people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to attend the haj this year, Saudi newspaper Okaz reported on Monday.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the haj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come),” the report said, citing a circular signed by the health minister.