Saudi Arabia to host pre-pandemic numbers for 2023 Haj pilgrimage season

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Credit: Reuters Photo

Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Haj season similar to what it took in prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, state media reported on Monday.

Riyadh will impose no restrictions, including age limits, for this Haj season, according to the Saudi Haj Minister.