The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, known as the Hajj, is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 with no restrictions being placed on the number of pilgrims or age limits, according to the Hajj minister.
During the opening of #Hajj_Expo 2023, H.E. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq AlRabiah announces:
— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) January 9, 2023
“Number of Hajj pilgrims in 1444H will return to how it was before the Coronavirus pandemic without age restrictions.”#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/IZaPNqapIV
Priority for registration
Priority for registration will be given to those who have not previously performed the Hajj, which is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims and one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj season is expected to begin on June 26, 2023. In 2019, before the pandemic, approximately 2.6 million people performed the Hajj. In the following two years, the Saudi government limited the number of residents who could participate and welcomed back one million foreign pilgrims in 2022, but only those aged 18 to 65 who were fully vaccinated or had immunity to COVID-19 and did not suffer from chronic illness were permitted to take part
If you’re planning to embark on a spiritual journey to Mecca for Umrah, you’ll need to secure an Umrah visa before your trip. Our easy-to-use Umrah visa form simplifies the process and helps you obtain your visa quickly and efficiently. Simply fill out the form with your personal and travel information, and we’ll take care of the rest.
