Saudi Arabia cancels 2021 Hajj for foreign pilgrims , says portal will be open to residents of the Kingdom in 48 hours

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that foreign Nationals will not be performing the 2021 Hajj pilgrimage due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to the Kingdom, this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be limited to only 60,000 people aged between 60 – 65 who reside s within the kingdom

The announcement was made today Saturday 12th June on its state-run Saudi Press Agency.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the Hajj oral will be opened for the electronic registration of #Hajj1442 for citizens and residents inside the Kingdom within the next 48 hours