The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced, on Sunday, the decision to hold the Hajj ritual for this year (1442 H) in accordance with health, security and and regulatory controls and standards, in the wake of the novel coronavirus.
The ministry said in a statement, broadcast by the Saudi Press Agency, that the details of the controls and operational plans for this year's Hajj, which aim to safeguard the health of pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals easily and in a safe environment, will be announced later.
The statement also reiterated the constant keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to allow pilgrims to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, stressing that the Saudi authorities prioritizes the health and safety of humankind.
