2020 Hajj Will Be Limited To Residents Only - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has announced that this year's Hajj will be very limited in size and restricted to Saudi residents only. 

The 2020 Hajj, which is set to commence at the end of July, will be very limited in size and restricted to Saudi residents only due to lack of an available vaccine and the risks of crowded gatherings.
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated this in a statement that the authority took the decision to ensure Hajj is performed in a safe manner from a public health perspective while observing all preventative measures and the necessary social distancing protocols to protect human beings, from the risks associated with coronavirus pandemic that is currently ravaging the whole world; And in accordance with the teachings of Islam in preserving the lives of human beings.
Millions of Muslims typically make the pilgrimage to Mecca every year.
The hajj is one of Islam's important religious requirements as well as a major source of revenue for Saudi Arabia. 
Saudi Arabia has earlier taken steps to limit the number of pilgrims that would travel to Mecca this year.
The Minister of Hajj, Mohammed Banten asked Muslims to delay finalizing their plans in March, until the situation is clear. The country also suspended all visits to Mecca and Medina for the Umrah pilgrimage, which can be performed year-round.
Certain measures remain in place across the country as the Covid-19 virus continues to spread

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