MORA: Hajj Pilgrims Required to Vaccinate Before Departure

Ahead of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a mandate requiring intending pilgrims to receive vaccination at least five days before their departure for Saudi Arabia.

An official from the Ministry emphasized that vaccination is a mandatory requirement for all pilgrims.

In preparation for the journey, each pilgrim will be provided with a package containing essential items such as a large travel bag, a small hand-carry bag, a shoe bag, an Ihram belt for men, and a scarf for women.

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The pre-Hajj flight operations are scheduled to commence from Thursday and will continue until the ninth of the following month.

This year, over sixty-eight thousand intending pilgrims are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia through 259 flights under the Government Hajj Scheme, facilitating their journey to perform the sacred pilgrimage.

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