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2020.07.28 09:23 GMT+8

Scaled-down hajj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus pandemic

Updated 2020.07.28 09:23 GMT+8
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The Hajj to Mecca, which begins Wednesday and annually welcomes around 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims, has been significantly scaled down by Saudi authorities to protect against COVID-19. Only 1000-10,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom will be allowed to take the pilgrimage.

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