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Coronavirus immunity a requirement for Mecca pilgrims, Saudi Arabia says
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca — one of Islam’s holiest sites — is an integral part of the Muslim faith, but only those immunised against COVID-19 will be able to take part for now.
Key points:
- Those participating in a non-compulsory pilgrimage will face immunity restrictions
- People that have recovered from the disease will be eligible
- It remains unclear if the immunity obligation will extend to the compulsory hajj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabian authorities say the vaccination direction will begin from Ramadan, and will only apply for those participating in the umrah pilgrimage — a non-compulsory pilgrimage that can happen at any time of the year.
Immunised travellers will fall into one of three categories: those who have received two…
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